Mexican Street Corn in a Cup (Esquites)
This Mexican Street Corn in a Cup also known as Esquites are so fun to make and are sure to be a hit at your next party or bbq!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of Corn
- 2 Tbs EVOO
- 2 Tbs Mayo
- 2 Tbs Butter room temperature
- 2–3 Tbs Cotija Cheese crumbled
- Tajin seasoning
- Limes for garnish
Instructions
- Pre heat grill to med/high heat, about 400 degrees
- Remove husks from corn
- Brush corn with EVOO
- Place corn on the grill and cook 10-15 minutes turning occasionally
- Remove corn and let cool
- Place corn cobs over a large bowl and cut the corn off the cob with a knife
- Add mayo and butter, mix into the corn
- Mix in the Cotija cheese
- Sprinkle with a little bit of Tajin, mix, taste and add more if desired
- Spoon into individual cups
- Garnish with a lime
- Enjoy!
Notes
Tajin is a blend of mild chili peppers, lime and sea salt. I don’t use exact measurements for it in this recipe, because honestly you just need to add enough to your liking. Start with a few sprinkles, mix, taste and go from there!
Find it online: https://tastefulventure.com/mexican-street-corn-cups-esquites/
