ESQUITE/MEXICAN CORN IN A CUP/SNACK TIME/DELICIOUS

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.

Prepare 4 corn cobs by removing the kernels from the cob, being careful not to get pieces of the cob.

Heat a saucepan on medium and add 1/2 stick of butter, stirring to prevent burning.

Once the butter is mostly melted, add all the corn kernels to the saucepan.

Season the corn with about 1 tablespoon of sea salt and pepper to taste, mixing well.

Add enough water to cover the corn, then add a handful of cilantro.

Let the corn boil for about 15 minutes, checking for tenderness.

Prepare toppings: mayonnaise, melted butter, cotija cheese, cilantro, and various seasonings including Tajin, chipotle chili powder, regular chili powder, and cayenne.

After 15 minutes, check the corn for doneness and adjust cooking time if necessary.

Assemble the esquites in a cup starting with a teaspoon of mayonnaise, melted butter, and cotija cheese, followed by a scoop of corn.

Top the corn with additional mayo, butter, cotija cheese, and seasonings like Tajin and chili powder.

Optionally add fresh lime juice before serving.

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