Elote Corn in a Cup: A Mouthwatering Snack Delight
Elote Corn in a Cup: A Mouthwatering Snack Delight is a practical, flavor-forward elote corn in a cup recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Serving Size: Individual cups (Yield not explicitly specified in article).
Equipment
- skillet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 /2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 /2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice approximately 1 lime
- 1 /2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 /4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until heated through and slightly charred.
- Transfer the cooked corn to a large mixing bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and lime juice until the corn is evenly coated.
- Add half of the cotija cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Spoon the mixture into individual cups or bowls. Top with the remaining cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Dry frozen corn thoroughly before cooking to ensure proper charring instead of steaming.
- Allow corn to cool slightly before mixing with mayonnaise to prevent the sauce from becoming runny.
- Start with less mayonnaise to avoid a soupy consistency; add more if needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Flavors may meld over time, but toppings may become soggy.
- Canned corn can be used if drained well and dried.
- Cheese can be substituted wit
- Allow corn to cool slightly before mixing with mayonnaise to prevent the sauce from becoming runny.
- Start with less mayonnaise to avoid a soupy consistency; add more if needed.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Flavors may meld over time, but toppings may become soggy.
- Canned corn can be used if drained well and dried.
- Cheese can be substituted wit