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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups

Delicious elote-inspired corn served in a convenient cup, featuring creamy, tangy flavors and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 unit Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Corn
  1. Heat the corn in a skillet over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Allow it to warm through and slightly roast to enhance its natural sweetness.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the warm corn to the sauce and stir until every kernel is evenly coated.
Assembling the Cups
  1. Spoon the mixture into serving cups.
  2. Top with crumbled cheese, chopped cilantro, and an extra sprinkle of chili powder.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with a lime wedge on the side for extra flavor.

Notes

Tips for Best Results: Lightly roast the corn for deeper flavor, use fresh lime juice for the best taste, adjust spice level to your preference, and serve immediately while warm and creamy. Variations include using hot sauce for extra heat or substituting part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.