MEXICAN STREET CORN PASTA SALAD

Don’t let the Le Creuset “Braiser” title fool you – you can prepare any dish in this versatile pot that serves as a cross between a Dutch Oven and a skillet.

Here’s how to prepare this crowdpleasing side for your next barbecue. It converts the traditional, addictive elote coating into the glue for this flavorful pasta side.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients: q 1 pound pasta q 4 ears corn kernels q 1 cup mayonnaise q 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided q 1 teaspoon garlic powder q 1 teaspoon chili powder q Juice of 1 lime q Kosher salt q 1/2 cup chopped green onion q 1 cup crumbled or grated cotija cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta until al dente in a pot of salted water. In your Le Creuset braiser, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add corn to the pan and cook until bright and just blistered, stirring often, for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and add drained pasta, followed by the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature directly from your braiser.

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By Emilee Hudsmith McKinney