Description
Flavorful Street Corn Esquites is a vibrant and creamy Mexican street food that brings the essence of summer to your table. This delightful dish features sweet corn kernels mixed with zesty lime, rich mayonnaise, and crumbled cotija cheese, all topped with a sprinkle of chili powder for an irresistible taste explosion. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or as a tasty snack anytime, these esquites are served in cups for easy sharing—or keep it all for yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Shuck the fresh corn and remove all husks. If using frozen corn, allow it to thaw.
- Grill the corn on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until charred, or boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, cut off the kernels into a mixing bowl.
- Combine the corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, half of the cotija cheese, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve in cups topped with remaining cotija cheese and an extra sprinkle of chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.- Substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different flavor twist.- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.