Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites
A delightful twist on traditional Mexican street corn, served in a cup with a creamy sauce, cotija cheese, and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the corn in a large skillet over medium-high heat until slightly charred.
- Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Combine the cooked corn with the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve in cups, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, serve immediately after preparation. Can add diced jalapeños for heat or fresh avocado for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg