Breakfast Esquites

Ingredients

• 300g Corn (drained)
• 2 EL Mayonnaise
• 1 EL Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 TL Chili powder (e.g., Ancho chili)
• 1/4 TL Cumin
• 50g Cotija cheese (crumbled)
• 1 EL Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 EL Vegetable oil
• 1 Prise Salt
• 1 Prise Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the drained corn and sauté for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
2. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the corn cool slightly. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin.
3. Add the slightly cooled corn to the mayonnaise mixture and stir well until the corn is fully coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Divide the esquites among two bowls or arrange together on a serving platter. Garnish with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.
5. Serve the Breakfast Esquites immediately as a hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish. Optionally, add more chili powder for extra heat.

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