Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Esquites
Ingredients:
1/2 cup crushed Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks
8 large ears of corn, husks removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp hot sauce
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
4 lime wedges, for serving
How to make it:
- Lightly grease large cast-iron skillet and set over medium-high heat. In batches to avoid crowding, add corn. Cook, turning occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly charred and softened. Transfer to large plate and let cool for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Using sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs.
- In medium bowl, add corn kernels, garlic, butter, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Fold in Cheetos® Flamin’ Hot® Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks.
- Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips: Substitute frozen or grilled corn if desired.
Substitute queso fresco with crumbled feta cheese.
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