Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn Cups)

Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn Cups)

from favfamilyrecipes.com
15 min
4 servings

This elote in a cup is an explosion of all the classic Mexican street corn flavors but served in a cup for easier eating.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pound frozen whole-kernel corn
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha, (or to taste)
  • kosher salt, (to taste)
  • lime salt, (to taste (optional))
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • chili powder
  • 1 lime wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan over high, bring water and sugar to a boil. When water is boiling, add corn and cover with a lid. Simmer corn for 3-5 minutes or until corn is cooked through and tender.

  2. 2

    While corn is simmering, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, salt, and lime salt in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    When corn is done cooking, drain well and return to pan. Allow to cool for about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add sriracha-mayo mixture to the corn and stir until well combined.

  5. 5

    Divide corn into 4 individual cups.

  6. 6

    Top with cheese or queso fresco, cilantro, a dash of chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.