Esquites
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This Esquites recipe is my favorite way to enjoy fresh corn on the cob! It's Mexican Street Corn in a cup so it's flavorful, creamy, and such an easy snack or side dish that everyone loves! You can also use frozen corn to enjoy it year round.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter , softened
- 1/3 cup onion , diced, (optional)
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper , seeded, diced, (optional)
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 ears corn* , husked, cut from the cob (about 3 cups)
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 5 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 5 Tablespoons Mexican crema , or sour cream
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese , shredded, or queso fresco*
- chili powder , Tajin, or hot sauce , to taste
- 1 lime , quartered
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Instructions
- Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add onion and pepper then sauté until tender. Add water and corn. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender (about 5-8 minutes).
- Season with black pepper and a little salt then divide among 4 cups.
- In each cup, add 1 heaping teaspoon of mayonnaise and 1 heaping teaspoon of Mexican crema (or sour cream). Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and chili powder, to taste. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze on top. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Corn: White corn is traditionally used in Mexico, but yellow corn can be substituted. You could also substitute 3 cups frozen corn.
- Cheese: Cotija cheese is traditional, but if you can’t find it, substitute finely grated parmesan cheese.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Follow the instructions to cook the corn and onion mixture, allow it to cool, then keep it covered in a container in the fridge. The topping ingredients can be prepped and stored too. Before you serve it, just re-warm the corn in a skillet then continue separating it into cups and adding the toppings.
- Freezing Instructions: Follow the instructions to cook corn then allow it to cool and store in a freezer safe container for 6 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge then heat on the stove in a pan before separating into cups and adding toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
451IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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