Description
Craving a snack that’s creamy, zesty, and totally addictive? This Mexican Street Corn (Esquites) is a vibrant blend of sweet corn, rich cotija cheese, lime, and a hint of spice. Inspired by the popular street food of Mexico, this dish is easy to make at home and full of bold, layered flavors. It’s the perfect quick appetizer, summer side dish, or flavorful party dip. Whether you’re planning backyard BBQs, easy dinners, or simply looking for new snack ideas, this easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s an ideal pick for anyone searching for food ideas that are both exciting and satisfying.
Ingredients
2 cups corn kernels
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the corn. Cook for 5-7 minutes until charred in spots.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the cooked corn to the bowl and mix until evenly coated.
4. Top with crumbled cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
5. Serve immediately with a lime wedge if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, grill fresh corn if you have time—it adds delicious smokiness.
You can increase or reduce the chili powder to adjust the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg