Esquites Mexican Street Corn

Esquites Mexican Street Corn

Servings
SERVINGS

4

Prep Time
PREP TIME

5 Min

Cook Time
COOK TIME

5 Min

Ten minutes is all it takes to make this zesty esquites Mexican street corn recipe. While traditional Mexican elotes recipes refer to “corn on the cob,” esquites are “corn off the cob" in salad form. Popular as a creamy, cheesy dish with a little kick, this recipe for Mexican street corn comes together so quickly with our SteamCrisp® Super Sweet Yellow & White Whole Kernel Corn. Serve this easy Mexican street corn as a side or topping on tacos, burritos, salads and more.

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Esquites Mexican Street Corn
Full Recipe

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Serving Size: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet Yellow & White Whole Kernel Corn

Lists of ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
    1 can (11 ounces) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet Yellow & White Whole Kernel Corn, drained
    2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
    1 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    ½ teaspoon chili powder
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
    ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
    2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps

STEPS

1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes. Add corn and sauté until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
2 While corn cooks, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
3 Add corn and stir to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crumbled cheese and cilantro.

TIPS & TRICKS

Not sure how much cayenne pepper you should add to esquites Mexican street corn? Since ground cayenne pepper has notably more heat than chili powder, start by using a small sprinkle of the spice, then gradually add more until the flavor profile of your esquites Mexican street corn is right where you want it.

Serving Size: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet Yellow & White Whole Kernel Corn

  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
    1 can (11 ounces) Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Super Sweet Yellow & White Whole Kernel Corn, drained
    2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
    1 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    ½ teaspoon chili powder
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
    ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
    2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes. Add corn and sauté until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
2 While corn cooks, stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
3 Add corn and stir to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crumbled cheese and cilantro.

Tips & Tricks

Not sure how much cayenne pepper you should add to esquites Mexican street corn? Since ground cayenne pepper has notably more heat than chili powder, start by using a small sprinkle of the spice, then gradually add more until the flavor profile of your esquites Mexican street corn is right where you want it.

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