Description
Elote corn in a cup is a popular Mexican street food dish made with grilled or boiled corn kernels mixed with creamy, tangy, and spicy toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook corn kernels by grilling or boiling until tender. Drain well.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add cooked corn to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the mixture into serving cups.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor, but frozen corn works too.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: elote corn in a cup, Mexican street corn, corn cup recipe