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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites

Savor Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites for Ultimate Flavor

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites combines tender sweet corn, smoky chili, and zesty lime for a delicious dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream plant-based alternatives can be used
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese feta can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Husk and remove kernels from fresh corn or ensure frozen corn is thawed.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place warm corn in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and gently toss until coated.
  4. Fold in Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro, being careful not to break the corn.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra cilantro and chili powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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