Description
This Cajun Corn on the Cob is the ultimate side dish with a Southern kick! Sweet, juicy corn is slathered in a zesty Cajun butter and grilled (or roasted) to smoky perfection. Perfect for BBQs, cookouts, or when you want to spice up your meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (vegan mayo recommended)
- ⅓ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun spice
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- ½ cup feta or cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, half of the Cajun spice, half of the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place each corn cob on a piece of foil and brush generously with the olive oil mixture. Wrap the corn in foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes. If you prefer softer corn, brush with more oil-spice mixture and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until tender.
- While the corn is baking, prepare the mayo sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining Cajun spice, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Once the corn is cooked, let it cool slightly before brushing with the mayo mixture. Optionally, brush with any leftover oil mixture.
- If desired, for a charred flavor, transfer the corn to a lightly greased grill pan and grill until charred on all sides, being careful not to overcook.
- Before serving, sprinkle with parsley, crumbled cheese, and extra Cajun seasoning. Serve warm!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle or chili powder.
- Use additional lime juice for a zestier flavor if desired.
- This recipe can be easily scaled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg