Description
A delicious and creamy Mexican street corn dish served off the cob, known as Esquites, featuring a blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the corn over medium heat until it starts to char slightly.
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the charred corn to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the crumbled cotija cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the corn mixture.
- This dish can be served as a side or a snack.
- Feel free to adjust the lime juice and chili powder to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg