Amazing Elote Cups: Your One-Cup Party Sensation
Elevate your next gathering with these Amazing Elote Cups: Your One-Cup Party Sensation! Inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, these delightful cups offer all the bold flavors without any mess. The combination of sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy toppings creates an irresistible appetizer that’s sure to impress guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (plus more for garnish)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare corn by cutting kernels off fresh cobs or thawing frozen corn.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook corn until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, and seasoning.
- Cool corn slightly before combining with the creamy mixture; adjust salt to taste.
- Spoon into individual serving cups and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg