Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian