Cajun Corn On The Cob

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (you can use vegan mayo)
• 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 crumbled feta or cotija cheese
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, half of the Cajun spice, half of the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush each ear of corn generously with the oil-spice mixture. Wrap each corn cob in foil.
4. Place the wrapped corn on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. While the corn is baking, prepare the mayo sauce. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream or Mexican crema, remaining Cajun spice, remaining smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
6. After 30 minutes, remove the corn from the oven. Carefully unwrap the foil.
7. Brush the corn with any leftover oil-spice mixture, if desired. Then, generously brush the mayo sauce all over the corn.
8. Optionally, if you want a slightly charred effect, you can transfer the baked corn directly to a lightly greased grill pan and grill each side until desired char is achieved. Be careful not to overcook.
9. Once done, top the corn with crumbled feta or cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of Cajun spice.
10. Serve the Cajun corn on the cob warm and enjoy the delicious flavors!

These Cajun corn on the cob are perfect as a side dish for any barbecue or summer gathering. Enjoy