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elote corn in a cup

Irresistible Elote Corn in a Cup Recipe in 20 Minutes


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious Mexican street food dish featuring grilled corn topped with creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  2. Cut the kernels off the cob and divide into serving cups.
  3. Mix mayonnaise and sour cream, then drizzle over the corn.
  4. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, chili powder, and cilantro.
  5. Squeeze lime juice on top and add salt to taste.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • Substitute feta cheese if cotija is unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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