MEXICAN STREET CORN - ELOTES EN VASO OR ESQUITES : HOW TO MAKE THIS YUMMY MEXICAN SNACK

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is more widely available.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while cayenne is often more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Add 1 cup of water to a pan.

Add frozen corn, 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of accent, and other seasonings to the pan.

Cook on medium-high heat for about 15 minutes until everything is heated through and the butter is melted.

After cooking, check the flavor and adjust salt if necessary.

In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of New Mexico chili powder and 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper (optional).

Prepare toppings: crumble pork cracklins and crush hot cheetos in a food processor.

In serving cups, layer the corn mixture with queso fresco, chili powder, mayonnaise, crushed hot cheetos, and pork cracklins.

Squeeze lime juice over the top and mix everything together before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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