Esquites
Esquites—or, “Corn in a Cup,'' as our family lovingly called it growing up—is a delicious and flavorful snack, side, and party treat that we love making (and eating)! We’re excited to share our quick & easy Esquites recipe with you as an invitation to:1. Try our NEW Traditional Botana Sauce &2. Enjoy a nostalgic snack that’s a staple in our Mexican-American culture and our hometown, Laredo!
4.25 4 Ratings
Esquites
- dairy free •
- gluten free •
- soy free •
- vegan
Esquites—or, “Corn in a Cup,'' as our family lovingly called it growing up—is a delicious and flavorful snack, side, and party treat that we love making (and eating)! We’re excited to share our quick & easy Esquites recipe with you as an invitation to:1. Try our NEW Traditional Botana Sauce &2. Enjoy a nostalgic snack that’s a staple in our Mexican-American culture and our hometown, Laredo!
Directions
-
Step 1
Cook corn in boiling salted water for 5 minutes and set aside to cool. -
Step 2
Transfer fuego potato chips to a plastic bag and crush until fine crumbs form. -
Step 3
Cut corn kernels off of the corn cobs and mix with melted butter and vegan mayo. Season with sea salt and chili powder. -
Step 4
In a clear glass cup, layer corn, Traditional Botana sauce, vegan feta, and repeat all once until you have two layers of each. -
Step 5
Finish the esquites with the crushed fuego potato chips. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tried the recipe? Rate it!
Related Recipes
