Creamy Mexican Street Corn In A Cup
Creamy Mexican Street Corn In A Cup is a warm, savory corn dish tossed in a tangy, spiced sauce and finished with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, inspired by classic elote flavors but made easily at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta
- 1 tablespoon lime juice plus extra wedges for serving
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Optional toppings
- Extra cotija cheese
- Tajín seasoning
- Hot sauce or Valentina
Instructions
- Heat corn in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until hot and lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
- Mix mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the hot corn to the sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- Spoon the creamy corn into small bowls while still warm.
- Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and optional seasonings, then serve with lime wedges.