Creamy Mexican Street Corn in a Cup (Esquites) Delight!
Enjoy Creamy Mexican Street Corn in a Cup (Esquites) Delight! This tasty snack is perfect for any occasion—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or frozen & thawed)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (or feta as a substitute)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add corn kernels and sauté for about 5–7 minutes until lightly charred.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and jalapeño (if using).
- Mix in the warm corn until evenly coated.
- Scoop into serving cups and top with Cotija cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg