_Sips coffee while typing_
Okay ladies and gents, let me tell you about my absolute favorite midnight snack that’ll make your taste buds dance salsa at 2 AM – Churro-Style Mexican Sweet Corn Bites! Trust me, once you try these bad boys, you’ll be sneaking to the kitchen every night like I do! 😉
Y’all, this isn’t your average corn snack. This is what happens when street corn meets churros and has a delicious baby. As someone who’s literally destroyed her kitchen trying to perfect this recipe, I can promise you it’s worth every single calorie!
Ingredients (because we’re fancy like that):
– 2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels
– 3 tablespoons butter (don’t you dare use margarine!)
– 1 tablespoon mayo
– 1/4 cup cotija cheese (feta works too, I won’t judge)
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
– Lime wedges
– Hot honey (optional, but like, why wouldn’t you?)
Listen up, here’s how we make magic happen:
1. Heat that butter in a skillet until it’s bubbly (like your personality!)
2. Toss in the corn and let it get all golden and slightly charred (about 8-10 minutes)
3. Now here’s where it gets interesting – mix the mayo with the corn (trust the process!)
4. Sprinkle your chili powder and half the cotija cheese
5. Here’s the twist – add that cinnamon sugar and give it a quick toss
6. Top with remaining cheese and a drizzle of hot honey
Hey! Speaking of amazing recipes, if you’re loving this vibe, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak for daily recipe inspo. I’ve got tons more where this came from, honey! 💁♀️
The best part? This takes like 15 minutes tops, so when those midnight cravings hit, you’re not spending forever in the kitchen. The sweet-spicy-tangy combo is literally everything you never knew you needed in your life.
Serve it hot and squeeze that lime juice right before eating. And can we talk about how the melted cheese gets all stringy and perfect? _chef’s kiss_
Pro tip: If you’re feeling extra naughty, serve it over some tortilla chips. It’s like nachos met dessert and decided to live happily ever after!
Seriously though, I’d love to hear how this recipe turned out for you! Drop a comment below and let me know if you added your own twist to it. And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more late-night cooking adventures and recipes that’ll make your grandmother proud (or slightly scandalized, depending on the day 😘).
Until next time, keep cooking and stay sassy! 💃
P.S. If you make this at midnight and don’t post it on your social media, did it even happen? Just saying! 🤳
