Creamy Esquites with Cheese

Name: Creamy Esquites with Cheese
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cuaresmeño chiles, seedless, finely chopped; 4 cups ear corn, tender and shelled; 2 epazotes, only the leaves; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cups low-fat cream cheese, cut into medium cubes; 4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise; 1 cup low-fat Manchego cheese, grated; chile powder, for decoration; Cotija cheese, grated, for decoration; serrano chile, sliced, for decoration; Crackets® cookies, to accompany

Crackets

Esquites are a delicious Mexican recipe, but there’s nothing like trying them with a creamy touch and cheese, as it’s the perfect snack for that gathering with friends. Pair this creamy esquites recipe with delicious Crackets® crackers that will delight you with their salty and sweet flavor.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 11-03-2022

Preparation

50 mins

30 mins

Low

Pour the butter into a saucepan over medium-high heat, and once melted, add the onion, garlic, and cuaresmeño chili. Cook for 3 minutes, then incorporate the corn and epazote leaves, stirring to mix the ingredients well. Cook the esquites for 15 minutes or until the corn is tender. Mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl with a spoon until it forms a paste. Add this mixture to the esquites along with the manchego cheese, cooking for about 10 minutes until the ingredients are well combined and the cheese has melted, as this will give the preparation a creamy consistency. Remove from heat. Serve the creamy esquites with cheese in a deep plate, sprinkle with chili powder and Cotija cheese, and decorate with cilantro leaves. Accompany with some tasty Crackets® crackers and you're ready to enjoy!

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

148.9

kcal

7.45%

Carbohydrate, by difference

13.5

4.5%

Protein

4.3

8.6%

Total lipid (fat)

9.7

14.92%

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Presentation

Serve the creamy esquites in a deep plate, sprinkle with chili powder and Cotija cheese, and decorate with cilantro leaves. Accompany with some tasty Crackets® crackers.

Creamy Esquites with Cheese

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