XXX Hot Street Corn (Esquites Inferno)
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You asked for heat, so we turned up the fire. This isn’t your classic backyard esquites—it’s a full-on flavor ambush. We’re talking 80 ounces of sweet corn, blistered over the flames, then drowned in creamy lime-spiked heat using our Fuego Vida XXX Hot Seasoning. The Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper bring the pain in the best way possible, while a hit of fresh garlic and Cotija cheese balances the burn with bold, smoky richness. This is street corn off the cob—but from the gates of flavor hell.
Esquites from the Inferno: Fuego Vida’s XXX Hot Street Corn Brought to Life
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Category
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Author: Glenn Connaughton
Glenn Connaughton
Servings
16
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
89
This recipe transforms a family-sized 80-ounce bag of corn into a spicy, creamy inferno of street corn goodness. Grilled over open flames and tossed with our Fuego Vida XXX Hot Seasoning, Cotija, fresh garlic, and lime, it’s BBQ’s boldest sidekick.
Ingredients
- 80 ounces frozen sweet corn, thawed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fuego Vida XXX Hot Seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- Preheat your grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place a deep disposable foil pan directly on the grates to preheat for 5 minutes.
- Char the corn: Add the unsalted butter to the hot pan and melt. Pour in the corn and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until the kernels start to brown and blister—about 12–15 minutes.
- Add the garlic and seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and Fuego Vida seasoning. Let cook for 1–2 more minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Mix it up: Remove the pan from the grill and stir in the mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and Cotija cheese. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
- Serve hot: Garnish with extra Cotija and lime wedges. Serve right out of the pan or spoon into cups for easy street-style snacking.
Recipe Note
You asked for the heat—and we delivered. Fuego Vida’s bold blend of Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Peppers brings a one-two punch to this street corn classic. Grab your bottle at revolutionbbq.com and turn up the fire on your next backyard spread.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation
Serving Size
1 serving (150 grams)
Calories 89,
Fat
8.6 grams,
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 milligrams,
Monounsaturated Fat
2.7 milligrams,
Carbs
2.1 grams,
Protein
.8 grams,
Potassium
34.6 milligrams,
Fiber
.2 grams,
Sodium
92.5 milligrams,
Sugar
.7 grams,
Iron
.1 milligrams
