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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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Servings: 6
Calories: 572kcal
Equipment
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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