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Esquites Mexican street corn cups filled with creamy esquites, topped with crumbled cheese, herbs, chili seasoning, and fresh lime wedges on a wooden surface.

Creamy Esquites Corn Cups

Warm, creamy corn tossed with zesty toppings and finished with fresh lime makes this street-style corn irresistible straight from the cup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tablespoons salted butter softened for easy melting
  • ½ cup onion finely diced for sweetness, optional
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper seeded and minced for mild heat, optional
  • ½ cup water used to steam the corn
  • 6 ears corn kernels sliced off the cob, about 4 ½ cups
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjusted to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
  • 8 tablespoons mayonnaise full-fat for creaminess
  • 8 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream room temperature for easy mixing
  • ½ cup Cotija cheese finely grated for even coverage
  • Chili powder Tajín, or hot sauce (added to preferred spice level)
  • 2 limes cut into wedges for squeezing

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet set over medium heat, then add the onion and pepper and cook until softened and fragrant. prep
  2. Pour in the water and corn kernels, cover the pan, and cook while stirring occasionally until the corn is tender. mix
  3. Season the cooked corn lightly with salt and pepper, then divide it evenly into six serving cups. assemble
  4. Add mayonnaise and crema to each cup and stir thoroughly until the corn is evenly coated. mix
  5. Top each portion generously with grated cheese and chili seasoning, then finish with fresh lime juice and serve right away. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 395mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm with plenty of lime and spice. This recipe brings back summer street food memories in every creamy bite.

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