06/08/2026
Sweet corn brushed with Cajun butter and a little heat. Simple, messy, delicious.
👨🍳 Cajun Corn on the Cob
4 ears of corn, husked
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 Tbsp mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
1 ½ tsp Cajun spice
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup feta or Cotija cheese, crumbled
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chipotle or chili powder (optional, for extra heat)
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, half the Cajun spice, half the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Place each cob on foil, brush generously with spice-oil mixture, then wrap tightly.
Place foil-wrapped corn on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 30 minutes.
For softer corn, remove after 30 minutes, brush again with seasoning, and bake another 20–25 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, remaining Cajun spice, remaining paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Remove baked corn, unwrap, and (optional) brush again with leftover oil mixture.
Brush generously with mayo sauce.
For extra flavor, char lightly on a grill pan until slightly golden (optional).
Sprinkle with crumbled feta or Cotija, chopped cilantro, a dusting of Cajun spice (and chipotle powder if desired).
Serve warm with lime wedges.