Mexican Style Roasted Corn with Cotija Cheese

What is it?

Roasted corn kernels come packaged in a 14-ounce frozen side dish, with a creamy sauce built from lime juice, cilantro, and smoke. A separate packet of crumbled Cotija cheese is included, so the cheese goes on after heating instead of melting into the sauce. Since the corn is cut off the cob, it reheats more evenly and serves like a spoonable side. Compared with other Trader Joe’s frozen vegetable sides, this one leans into elote-style flavors rather than a plain buttered or seasoned profile. It’s vegetarian and meant to be heated, then topped with the cheese packet at the end.