Mexican Corn Esquites

Name: Mexican Corn Esquites
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ears corn, husked; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 lime, cut into quarters; 1 teaspoon chili powder; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Mexican corn esquites are among the most-popular street foods in Mexico! The word "esquites" comes from the Nahuatl word ízquitl, which means "toasted corn." This recipe shows how deliciously tasty and simple a bowl of corn with a variety of toppings can be. Start with cooked fresh corn and combine with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and butter. Top each serving with a squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of chili powder, salt and pepper. It is a great side dish for Taco Tuesday or a snack any day of the week!

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Mealthy Tip

Corn not in season? No problem! You can make this recipe any time of year with 6 cups frozen corn kernels. Try cayenne pepper in place of chili powder if you like your corn extra spicy.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 323 calories; 16g fat; 46.2g carbohydrates; 8g protein; 18mg cholesterol; 1024mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 323		Calories from Fat140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g		24%
	Saturated Fat4g	22%
	Trans Fat0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat6.1g
	Monounsaturated Fat3.8g
Cholesterol 18mg		6%
Sodium 1024mg		43%
Total Carbohydrate 46.2g		15%
	Dietary Fiber6g	23%
	Sugars10.3g
Protein 8g

Vitamin A18%		Vitamin C27%
Calcium5%		Iron7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Appetizers Mexican Salads Sides Corn Quick And Easy No Meat Happy Hour Mayonnaise Ready In 30 Vegetarian

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Aja A says:

YESSSSS! So good! I like to eat this along side my grilled shrimp. Only thing I do differently is char the corn a bit after cooking it for that smoky flavor that I adore so much!

Katie Hason says:

This Mexican corn bowl was mouthwatering! A lot less messy than eating it off the cobb, that's for sure. I also really liked the Cotija, because I usually would use parmesan. This was really good, and the perfect addition to taco night!

Jessica Scott says:

Love this bowl version of Mexican corn! So delicious! Is there really any other way to eat corn? It has all the basic ingredients you need: lime, chili, mayo, and Cotija cheese. Perfection!