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Elote Cups

Delicious Elote Cups: A Fun Twist on Mexican Street Corn

Experience the vibrant flavors of Elote Cups, your new favorite portable snack inspired by Mexican street corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Base
  • 4 ears Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta as a substitute
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Elote Cups
  1. Begin by cutting the kernels off fresh corn cobs or thawing frozen corn. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and melt. Add corn and sauté for 5-7 minutes until charred.
  3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne in a medium bowl until smooth.
  4. Add cooked corn to the creamy mixture and stir gently to coat the corn evenly.
  5. Spoon the corn mixture into small cups, garnish with more cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Fresh corn yields the best flavor. Ensure frozen corn is fully thawed and drained.

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