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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites That Will Wow Your Guests

Discover Creamy Mexican Street Corn Esquites, a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining sweet corn with a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 ears corn Fresh or frozen; thaw frozen corn before using.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Can replace with vegan alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese Can substitute with feta cheese.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped; optional to taste.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the corn by roasting or boiling until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
  2. Mix the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  3. Combine cooked corn kernels with the dressing, ensuring even coating.
  4. Add Cotija cheese and cilantro just before serving, tossing gently.
  5. Serve in a dish, garnished with extra lime wedges or Cotija cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a crunchy twist, consider adding crushed tortilla chips as a topping.

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