Description
Elote Cups are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn, served in a cup for easy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium heat until charred, about 10-15 minutes.
- Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the corn kernels to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve the corn mixture in cups, topped with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to customize toppings with avocado or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Elote, Mexican Street Corn, Corn Cups, Appetizer, Grilled Corn