Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

Name: Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups corn; 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 handful cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons Cotija cheese (or Mexican blend cheese); 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, to taste; 1 avocado, diced

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 cups corn
¹⁄₂ jalapeno, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 green onions, sliced
1 handful cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons Cotija cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
¹⁄₈ teaspoon chili powder, to taste
1 avocado, diced

directions

1.Melt butter in skillet on medium-high.
2.Add corn and mix with butter.
3.Let corn char on bottom of pan. Then stir and char again.
4.Add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and then remove from heat.
5.Place into a bowl and add mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, chili powder and avocado.
6.Serve warm or chilled, your choice.

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Reviews

My brother lives here, so I had to check the recipe out.

Carolyn W.

Tweaks

I've made this several times now, and it goes quick! I had to use queso fresco this last time, but it's just as delicious, and not quite as salty.

Sarah C.