Elote in a Cup
This elote in a cup recipe brings all the creamy, cheesy, zesty street corn flavors you love—no grill required and ready in minutes!
Servings: 12
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mexican crema
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lime + Juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons Cholulah hot sauce
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 (16-ounce) cans of corn, drained
- 1 ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Optional Garnishes: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, Tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Add the crema, mayonnaise, zest of 1 lime, juice of 2 limes, hot sauce, and spices to a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Do not let the butter burn. As soon as the butter has melted, add the corn to the skillet and saute, stirring often, for about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Add about a ½ cup of corn to each cup (I used 8-ounce glasses) and top with about 2 tablespoons of elote sauce. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and top with any other desired garnishes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg