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elote corn in a cup

“15-Minute Elote Corn in a Cup Recipe – Irresistible!”


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy Mexican street food snack featuring grilled corn topped with creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill or sauté corn kernels until lightly charred.
  2. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl.
  3. Divide corn into serving cups.
  4. Drizzle with mayo-sour cream mixture.
  5. Sprinkle cotija cheese, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn for best flavor.
  • Adjust spice level to your preference.
  • Replace cotija with feta if unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Grilling/Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: elote, corn in a cup, Mexican street food, grilled corn