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7) Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa (Elote-Style)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)

Method
 

  1. Roast or sauté corn in a hot skillet until charred in spots, 6–8 minutes.
  2. Transfer corn to a bowl and add mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Stir in cilantro and jalapeño, then taste and add salt as needed.
  4. Chill 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve warm or cold.