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Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup)
Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup) is a beloved street food that combines corn kernels with a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy topping, perfect for a quick snack or side dish. Made with fresh or frozen corn, mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice, and chili powder, this recipe captures the authentic flavors of Mexican street corn in an easy-to-eat cup format.
Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup)
This Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup) is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy street food favorite, combining corn, cheese, and lime in an easy-to-eat format. Perfect as a snack or side dish, it’s a flavorful way to enjoy Mexican street corn.
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Chili powder (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped (for garnish))
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Prepare Corn: Cook fresh or frozen corn kernels and drain.
- Mix Toppings: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Assemble: In cups, layer corn with mayo mixture, Cotija cheese, and chili powder.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, extra lime, and hot sauce, if desired.
Add more lime juice or cheese based on preference.
