If you are a fan of corn on the cob, you will love these Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Cups). I first tasted these esquites on a trip to Mexico, where they are served in a large cup with a spoon to mix the corn, mayo, and cheese together!
To make esquites, start by cooking butter, fresh corn kernels, and garlic in a skillet and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add mayo, cotija cheese, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Stir the ingredients together until fully combined. Taste and season with more salt and mayo to your liking. Garnish with chili powder to taste, a lime wedge, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese or queso fresco.
To make these Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Cups), you will need the following ingredients:
Place a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 2 cups of fresh corn kernels, and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes and then transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
Add ¼ cup of mayo, ¼ cup of cotija cheese, 1 minced jalapeno, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Stir all of the ingredients together until fully combined. Taste and season with more salt and mayo if desired.
Garnish with a sprinkle of chili powder, a lime wedge, and some crumbled cotija cheese.
Serve immediately in little cups.
These Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Cups) are a delicious, simple dish inspired by Mexican vacations. Don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes if you try these.
Delicious! Reminds me of my family vacation in Mexico. Everyone loved it at our cookout!
Delicious!
I made these Esquites for my family after our trip to Mexico. The flavors took us right back! They were so easy to prepare and super delicious. My kids can't get enough of the corn mixed with the mayo and cheese. A total hit at home!
Exceptional!
So bomb, loved it!
Made these with my kids after our Mexico trip. Super fun to eat!
These esquites were a hit at our family get-together! Simple to make, just like I had in Mexico. Will definitely make again.
Superb street corn!
Simply delightful and flavorful
Amazing!
Yasss! So delish, I made this for taco night and we devoured it all!
These Esquites are absolutely amazing! I made them for my husband and he couldn’t stop raving about them. It reminds me of our Mexico trip. It’s like a burst of flavor in every bite. Super easy to make too!
Superb! I made these esquites for a family gathering and they were a hit! The creamy texture and kick from the jalapeno reminded me of my trip to Mexico. Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe!
I love it! Thanks for sharing!
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