Mexican Style Corn In A Cup (Esquites) Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Corn In A Cup (Esquites)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ears corn husks sweet, removed; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 cup mayonnaise real; 1 teaspoon chipotle powder to taste; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon lime juice; black pepper; cotija cheese Crumbled; lime wedges for garnish; chives or cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 ears corn husks sweet, removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup mayonnaise real
1 teaspoon chipotle powder to taste
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lime juice
black pepper
cotija cheese Crumbled
lime wedges for garnish
chives or cilantro, for garnish

1
Individually wrap ears of corn in damp paper towels and place on microwave-safe plate. Cook corn in microwave for 5 minutes and let rest for 2 minutes. Remove paper towels.
2
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Melt butter in microwave. Brush corn with melted butter and sprinkle with spice mixture.
3
Heat a large fry pan on medium-high heat. When hot, place corn in the pan. Using tongs, rotate the corn every minute until all sides are browned/lightly charred. Set aside to cool.
4
For the Chipotle-Garlic Aioli: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
5
Once corn is cool, slice kernels from the cob and place in a bowl. Add the chipotle-garlic aioli and mix until corn is evenly coated. Top with Cotija cheese and chopped chives or cilantro and serve with lime wedge.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ears corn husks sweet, removed, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style Corn In A Cup (Esquites) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Style Corn In A Cup (Esquites)

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