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.

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STREET CORN SALAD – CORN RIBS – STREET CORN SOUP

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MEXICAN STREET CORN CUPS

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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Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican street corn

Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 572kcal

Author: Nicole Harris

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Equipment

• Cast Iron Pan
• Clear Plastic Cups

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

• Melt butter in a cast iron pan over medium/high heat.
• 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).
• Transfer corn to large bowl.
• Add mayonnaise, crumbled cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder. Add salt to taste. Stir until combined.
• Divide the elote mixture into individual plastic cups.
• Sprinkle with extra crumbled cheese, chili powder, and cilantro.
• 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 758mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...