Creamy Corn Cups (Esquites)
- 4 ears sweet corn, husked and silks removed
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or Mexican sour cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco or mild feta cheese
- Ground chili powder, for sprinkling
- Salt, for sprinkling
- Lime wedges, for serving, optional
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the corn and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer the corn to a platter and allow them to cool slightly.
- Using a serrated knife, remove the kernels from the corn.
- Divide the corn between 4 individual cups or small glasses.
- Put 1 tablespoon mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon butter in each glass.
- Sprinkle with cheese, chili powder, and salt.
- Serve with the lime wedges, if desired.
sweet corn, mayonnaise, unsalted butter, queso fresco, ground chili powder, salt, lime wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/creamy-corn-cups-esquites-recipe.html (may not work)