Mexican Street Corn in a Cup, also known as Elote en Vaso, is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn. This recipe combines sweet corn kernels with creamy, tangy, and spicy ingredients, creating a perfect snack or side dish.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
5min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup cotija cheese
- 2 lime
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Cook the corn kernels in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix the cooked corn kernels with mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into serving cups.
Step 4
Top each cup with crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
Step 5
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top before eating.