Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, esquites style, in this easy-to-make bowl. It’s a delicious and convenient way to savor this popular dish.
Author:Anya Bennett
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cans (15 ounces each) sweet corn, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the drained corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir everything together until the corn is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Gently fold in half of the cotija cheese.
Top with the remaining cotija cheese, diced red onion, and diced jalapeño (if using).
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or jalapeño.
Feel free to substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Cotija cheese can be replaced with feta cheese if unavailable.