Esquites with Frozen Corn
Cost $6, save $4
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 12 Min
- 8 Servings
- $6
Esquites with Frozen Corn
Cost $6, save $4
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 12 Min
- 8 Servings
- $6
INGREDIENTS
Base Ingredients
- 🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 🌽 1 (2 pound) bag corn kernels, thawed and drained
- 🍋 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 🥚 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 🧀 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or to taste
STEPS
1
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat, and cook corn until hot, about 8 minutes.
2
Stir in lime juice and chili powder; cook until lime juice is nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Fold in mayonnaise and cook 2 minutes more. Turn off heat.
3
Spoon into serving cups and top with cotija and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
213
Calories
- 5Protein
- 28Carbs
- 12Fats
💡 For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or Mexican hot sauce.Serve the esquites warm for the best texture and flavor.Use freshly chopped cilantro for an added burst of flavor.If cotija cheese is unavailable, you can substitute with feta or Parmesan cheese.