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Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Cups
Sweet, creamy, tangy elote served in cups - street corn kernels tossed with a limey mayo-crema, then topped with crumbly cotija, chili, and fresh lime. An easy-to-eat party appetizer ready in 15 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil.
- 2
Add the corn, cover, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until tender and cooked through.
- 3
Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- 4
Drain the corn well, return it to the pan, and let it cool for about 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir the mayo mixture into the corn until combined, then divide it among 4 individual cups.
- 6
Top each cup with crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, a dash of chili powder, and a lime wedge, then serve immediately.