Hot Cheetos Esquites | Corn in a Cup | Mexican Street Corn

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

Remove the husk from the corn and rinse them.

Cut the kernels off the cob.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter.

Add the corn and a little salt, then mix.

Add enough water to cover the corn (about 10 cups) and bring to a simmer.

Smash the epazote and add it to the corn, then cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

After cooking, remove the epazote and set the corn aside.

In a blender, pulverize the Hot Cheetos.

In a clear cup, layer the ingredients: start with corn, then add queso cotija, Hot Cheetos, butter, lime juice, and chili powder, repeating layers as desired.

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