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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites: Your Summer Flavor Fix

Discover the joy of Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites, a flavorful comfort food perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups corn fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or non-dairy alternative for vegan option
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese or feta cheese as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • zesting tool
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your ingredients, including corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro.
  2. If using fresh corn, grill or boil it until tender and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes. For frozen corn, sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the prepared corn to the creamy dressing and stir gently to coat all the corn evenly.
  5. Taste the esquites and adjust seasoning; add more chili powder or lime juice if desired.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve in small cups or bowls and garnish with extra Cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make ahead for improved flavor.

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