Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups (Elote in a Cup)
A vibrant take on Mexican street corn, with roasted sweet corn tossed in a tangy, spicy mayo-sour cream sauce, topped with crumbled cotija, cilantro, and lime. Perfect as a snack or side dish served in a cup.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through and lightly golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the roasted corn to the sauce and stir until coated.
- Spoon the mixture into individual cups. Top each with cotija/feta, cilantro, and a dash of chili powder.
- Serve warm with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Use fresh corn in season for optimal sweetness. Toast the corn briefly to avoid bitterness. Substitute feta for halal dietary preferences.