MEXICAN CORN

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Once you try this zesty corn recipe from south of the border, you may never go back to basic salt and butter. Just spread one tablespoon of mayonnaise over corn kernels, then sprinkle queso fresco over mayonnaise.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt
4 ears corn, husks removed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cups freshly grated queso fresco
Cayenne pepper
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Place a thick wooden skewer or dowel lengthwise up through base of each ear of corn. Working with one ear at a time, spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over kernels. Using a spoon, sprinkle 1/2 cup queso fresco over mayonnaise. Season with cayenne pepper and serve with lime wedges.

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