Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 grated garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• 1 pound short pasta
• 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
• 2 cup grilled or roasted corn from 3-4 fresh ears
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 4 tablespoon salted butter
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 to 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to preference
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
• 2 tablespoon lime juice