Description
Mexican Street Corn Cups are a delicious and convenient twist on traditional elote, perfect for any occasion. This creamy, savory snack combines sweet corn with zesty lime, rich cotija cheese, and a hint of chili powder. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, these cups offer an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can serve up this crowd-pleaser as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Customize the spice level and toppings to match your personal taste—whether you prefer it mild or with an extra kick. Fresh ingredients like corn, cilantro, and lime make this dish not only tasty but also nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned, or grilled)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the corn until heated through or charred for added flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in most of the crumbled cotija cheese.
- Spoon the mixture into serving cups and top with additional cheese, chili powder or Tajin seasoning, and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg