Elote Cups

Delicious and easy-to-make Elote Cups, inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, served in individual cups for a fun twist.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Corn Base

4 ears corn on the cob grilled or boiled
1 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon chili powder for seasoning
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 teaspoon pepper to taste

Toppings

1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/4 cup jalape?os diced, optional
1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method

Prepare the Corn

Grill or boil the corn until tender, then let it cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.

Mix the Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Cups

Spoon the corn mixture into serving cups and top with chopped cilantro and diced jalape?os if desired.

Serve

Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Elote Cups can be customized with additional toppings like avocado or hot sauce for extra flavor.

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