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Mexican Street Corn Cups

Mexican Street Corn Cups

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

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 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.
  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.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian