Esquites (Mexican-Inspired Street Corn) USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Serving Size: 25-50
Delight your students with a vibrant street corn recipe featuring sweet corn, crumbly cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro all dressed up in a creamy lime dressing.CACFP Crediting Information:½ cup provides ½ cup total vegetable (½ cup starchy vegetable).
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 5 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 10 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 10 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 8 oz Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 5 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - Paprika
Measure
- 1 gal Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 ⅛ cup Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 ⅛ cup Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 2 cups Cheese, cotija, divided
- 1 ¼ cup *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 3 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 ½ tsp Chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
50 Servings
Weight
- 10 lbs Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 1 lb 4 oz Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 1 lb 4 oz Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 lb Cheese, cotija, divided
- 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- - - Garlic, fresh, minced
- 10 oz *Limes, fresh, juiced
- - - Chili powder
- - - Paprika
Measure
- 2 gals Corn, whole kernel, yellow, frozen, thawed, drained
- 2 ¼ cups Yogurt, greek, plain, low-fat
- 2 ¼ cups Mayonnaise, low-fat
- 1 qt Cheese, cotija, divided
- 2 ½ cups *Cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
- 6 Tbsp Garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 ⅓ cup *Limes, fresh, juiced
- 1 Tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Preheat oven:Conventional oven: 375 °F.Convection oven: 350 °F.Steam oven: 212 °F.
- Place corn in a full steam table pan and spread into an even layer. Spray corn with a light coating of pan-release spray. Heat corn for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and hold for step 4. For 25 servings, use 1 steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2”).For 50 servings, use 2 steam table pans (12” x 20” x 2”).Critical Control Point:Heat to 135 °F or higher.Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
- In a large mixing bowl combine dressing ingredients:For 25 servings: mix yogurt, mayonnaise, 1 cup of cotija, 1 cup of chopped cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder (reserve remaining 1 cup of cheese and ¼ cup cilantro for garnish).For 50 servings: mix yogurt, mayonnaise, 2 cups of cotija, 2 cups of chopped cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder (reserve remaining 2 cups of cheese and ½ cup of cilantro for garnish).
- Pour yogurt sauce over corn (1 lb 11 oz/1 qt per pan). Mix well.Critical Control Point:Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
- Just before service, sprinkle the paprika evenly over the corn and top each pan with the remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve ½ cup using a No. 8 scoop or 4 oz spoodle.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Esquites (Mexican-Inspired Street Corn) USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
151
Total Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
151
mg
7
%
Total Carbohydrate
23
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
0
g
0
%
Total Sugars
3
g
3
%
Added Sugars included
0
g
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
42
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
About 6 lbs 10 oz (1 gal 1 qt)
50 Servings:
About 13 lbs 4 oz (2 gal 2 qts)
Notes
*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Cilantro, fresh: 3 ozLimes, fresh, whole: 5 ea
50 Servings:
Cilantro, fresh: 6 ozLimes, fresh, whole: 10 ea
