Description
Elote Cup is a delicious Mexican street food that features sweet corn served in a cup, topped with creamy sauces, cheese, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the corn until charred, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Add the corn kernels to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve the corn mixture in cups, topped with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or hot sauce.
- Can be made vegetarian by using vegan mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Best served immediately while the corn is warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg