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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites: Your Summer Flavor Fix

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites is a delightful dish that balances sweetness, tang, and creaminess, 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 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Base
  • 4 cups Corn (fresh or frozen) Use fresh corn for best flavor or frozen for convenience.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds creaminess; swap for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Enhances flavor; use vegan alternatives if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh lime juice elevates the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste for desired spice level.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional; skip if preferred.
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Substitute with feta cheese if needed.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all ingredients. If using fresh corn, husk, remove silk, and cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. If fresh corn is used, heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and sauté corn for 7-10 minutes until tender. For frozen corn, warm in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Fold cooked corn into the creamy dressing mixture until each kernel is well coated.
  5. Mix in crumbled Cotija cheese gently.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then chill for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Prepare up to one day in advance for optimal flavor melding. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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