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Creamy Mexican Street Corn in a Cup

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy, tangy, and smoky Mexican street corn served in a cup. Perfect as a snack or side dish with bold flavors and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4–5 ears of corn, shucked and kernels cut off)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for roasting corn)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat or light)
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (or half chili powder and half smoked paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (queso fresco or feta as alternatives)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn by shucking and cutting kernels off the cob to yield about 4 cups.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are lightly charred for smoky flavor.
  3. While corn cooks, combine mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Once corn is roasted and slightly cooled, add it to the creamy sauce and stir well to coat evenly.
  5. Fold in crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro gently to maintain cheese texture.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more chili powder, salt, or lime juice as needed.
  7. Spoon the creamy Mexican street corn into individual cups or small bowls. Garnish with extra cotija cheese and a dash of chili powder. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, roast the corn with butter to add a smoky, caramelized taste. Use fresh lime juice for brightness. Mix chili powder with smoked paprika for a gentle smoky heat. Avoid overmixing cotija cheese to keep its crumbly texture. Can be made vegan by substituting vegan mayo, dairy-free sour cream, and nutritional yeast or vegan cheese for cotija.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn, elote, creamy corn, cotija cheese, easy snack, quick side dish, smoky corn, lime, chili powder

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