Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbls. butter
- 1 pound (about 3.5 cups) cooked corn on the cob or Trader Joes frozen roasted corn
- 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
- 3 Tbls. mayo
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and bell pepper and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized (If using frozen corn cook for 5-8 minutes.) Add in the garlic and jalapeno, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and add the corn to a mixing bowl. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.