Mexican Corn Esquite (Corn in a Cup)

Servings

About 4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Mexican

All the bold, creamy, tangy flavors of street corn, served hot and ready to scoop. This easy esquites recipe brings classic street-food energy right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or tajín
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Boss Salsa
  • Yellow Corn Tortilla
  • Authentic Corn Tortilla Chips

Directions

  1. 1. Melt butter.
  2. 2. Add corn and char lightly.
  3. 3. Reduce heat.
  4. 4. Stir in mayo and sour cream.
  5. 5. Add lime juice, chili powder/tajín, and salt.
  6. 6. Remove from heat.
  7. 7. Stir in cotija.
  8. 8. Taste and adjust.
  9. 9. Serve warm.