Delicious Mexican Street Corn with Frozen Corn (Esquites Recipe)
A vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn dish made easily with frozen corn, creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and crumbled Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 16 oz bag frozen corn, defrosted
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Juice of one lime (about 1 Tbsp)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Optional: Tajin seasoning, chili powder, cilantro, Cotija cheese, lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by placing it in a medium-sized bowl.
- Combine all the remaining ingredients in the bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with additional toppings if desired.
- Serve either at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 to 3 days for the best flavor.