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elote en vaso Mexican street corn cup with Cotija cheese and chili powder

Elote en Vaso – Authentic Mexican Street Corn Cup

Elote en Vaso – Authentic Mexican Street Corn Cup
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 4 Serving cups

Method
 

  1. 1
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add corn and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
  3. 2
  4. Transfer warm corn to a mixing bowl.
  5. 3
  6. Stir in mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 4
  8. Spoon the mixture evenly into serving cups.
  9. 5
  10. Top each elote en vaso with crumbled Cotija cheese, cilantro, extra chili powder, and hot sauce if desired.
  11. 6
  12. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For authentic flavor, use Cotija cheese and fresh lime juice. You can also add Tajín seasoning for extra tanginess. This elote en vaso tastes best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.