Mexican Corn Esquite (Corn in a Cup)
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
About 4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
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
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4 cups corn kernels
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
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Juice of 1 lime
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder or tajín
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Boss Salsa
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Yellow Corn Tortilla
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Authentic Corn Tortilla Chips
Directions
1. Melt butter.
2. Add corn and char lightly.
3. Reduce heat.
4. Stir in mayo and sour cream.
5. Add lime juice, chili powder/tajín, and salt.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Stir in cotija.
8. Taste and adjust.
9. Serve warm.