XXX Hot Street Corn (Esquites Inferno)
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
Glenn Connaughton
16
20 minutes
20 minutes
89
American
Side Dish
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.
