MEXICAN STREET CORN CUPS

These MEXICAN STREET CORN CUPS are inspired by Elote, a favorite Mexican street food. Creamy corn with chili powder, cojita cheese, lime and cilantro.

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ELOTE

Elote in a cup, also known as Elote en vaso or Mexican Street Corn in a cup.

Inspired by the popular Mexican street food of grilled corn on the cob slathered with a creamy mixture then topped with cheese, chili, lime and cilantro. All in a convenient, mess-free individual serving.

MORE STREET CORN INSPIRED RECIPES:

STREET CORN SALAD – CORN RIBS – STREET CORN SOUP

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MEXICAN STREET CORN CUPS

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 25 minutes

These MEXICAN STREET CORN CUPS are inspired by Elite, a favorite Mexican street food. Creamy corn with chili powder, cojita cheese, lime and cilantro.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen corn kernels
• ¼ cup of mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 4 tablespoons cream
• 1 lime juiced
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup cotija cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a cast iron pan over medium/high heat.
2. Spread corn kernels in a single layer in the pan. Pan fry 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the outsides of the kernels have browned. (Some will have a charred look, but don't let them burn).
3. Transfer corn to large bowl.
4. Add mayonnaise, crumbled cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder. Add salt to taste. Stir until combined.
5. Divide the elote mixture into individual plastic cups.
6. Sprinkle with extra crumbled cheese, chili powder, and cilantro.
7. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Chili powder adds a smoky warmth, adjust the amount to your spice preference. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

For a more authentic flavor, grill fresh corn cobs, slice kernels from cobs then mix with elote ingredients.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 572Total Fat 54gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 38gCholesterol 59mgSodium 758mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 7g

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