Description
This Elote Recipe transforms traditional Mexican street corn into convenient, flavorful cups perfect for easy serving and eating. Combining sweet, tangy, and spicy elements with creamy mayonnaise and sour cream, topped with crumbly cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and chili powder, these cups showcase all the classic flavors of elote in a fun, approachable way.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Corn
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pound frozen whole-kernel corn
For the Sauce and Toppings
- 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, chopped
- Chili powder, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Once boiling, add the frozen whole-kernel corn and cover with a lid. Reduce heat slightly and simmer the corn for 3-5 minutes, or until it is cooked through and tender.
- Make the Sauce: While the corn is simmering, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, kosher salt, and optional lime salt in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Drain and Cool: When the corn has finished cooking, drain it well and return it to the saucepan. Let it cool for about 3 minutes to avoid melting the sauce immediately.
- Mix Corn with Sauce: Add the prepared sriracha-mayo mixture to the warm corn. Stir thoroughly until all the kernels are evenly coated with the creamy spicy sauce.
- Assemble the Cups: Divide the sauced corn evenly into four individual serving cups.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Top each cup of corn with crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco, chopped cilantro, a dash of chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- This elote in a cup captures all the quintessential Mexican street corn flavors but is served in an easy-to-eat format, perfect for parties or casual meals.
- Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level for a milder or more intense heat.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, queso fresco is a great substitute offering a similar crumbly texture and mild flavor.
- Lime salt adds a citrusy tang and extra seasoning; if unavailable, just a squeeze of fresh lime juice can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 465 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
