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Esquites
Esquites, or Mexican Street Corn in a cup, is buttery, warm, and creamy. Top with some crumbled cotija, lime juice, hot sauce, chili powder, or kick it up a notch with some crushed up Hot Cheetos!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp crema
Toppings
- fresh squeezed lime juice 1 wedge per cup
- cotija or queso fresco crumbled
- hot cheetos crushed
Red Chile Sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Then cut the corn off the cob.
- Melt butter in a large skillet, add the corn, salt, stir and cook for about 6-8 minutes until corn is softened.
- Remove the corn to a large bowl and add in the mayonnaise and crema. You can add more if you desire a creamier texture.
- Serve warm in a large bowl or in individual cups.Top with desired toppings! Enjoy.
Cup of Yum
Red Chile Sauce
- Squeeze the lime juice into a small bowl.
- Add the chili powder and stir, adjust with more juice or chili powder to liking, should be a pourable consistency.
Notes
- Corn: this recipe can be made with frozen or canned corn also.
- Crema: can be substituted for sour cream if necessary.
- Frozen Corn: thaw the corn by heating with a small amount of water, then drain the excess water.
- Canned corn: drain all excess liquid.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
346mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.