Mexican Street Corn Cups
Skip the cob and dig into these Mexican Street Corn Cups, a fun and easy twist on the classic elote! Perfectly portioned for parties or quick snacking, these cups are loaded with corn, creamy sauce, tangy lime, and a little kick of spice.
These street corn cups are a crowd favorite bringing all the flavor and fun of street corn into a convenient, shareable appetizer!
Helpful Tips
- Corn to use – You can use canned corn or corn on the cob, either works great. If you have extra time you can even char the corn first.
- Don’t forget the cotija cheese – Its salty, crumbly texture adds an authentic touch to the dish.
- Serve with mini spoons or tortilla chips – Let guests scoop up every last bite or use chips for a crunchy twist.
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Mexican Street Corn Cups
These perfectly portioned Mexican Street Corn Cups are great for parties or quick snacking, and are loaded with corn, creamy sauce, tangy lime, and a little kick of spice.
Ingredients
- 2 cans corn or 4 ears of corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1 lime plus zest of that lime
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 jalapenos diced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder mild to hot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Tajin
Instructions
- Combine the corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- Garnish with Cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, and Tajin. Serve cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.5mg
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