Elote In A Cup | Mexican Street Corn
Grilled Mexican Corn served in a cup with mayo, Cojita cheese, cilantro, and Tajin. It tastes like Mexican street corn but less messier!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 340kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn (husked)
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Cotija cheese (or Queso Fresco)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 medium lime (quartered)
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Brush shucked corn with melted butter and grill over high heat until slightly charred, rotating as needed. Or place corn in a grill basket and cook over the stove.
- Use a sharp knife to slice corn kernels off corn cobs.
- Place corn kernels into a bowl and stir in mayonnaise and remaining butter. Divide between four cups or small bowls. Top the corn mixture with crumbled cheese.
- Mix salt, Tajin seasoning, and chili powder, then use to season the Elote.
- Serve with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and hot sauce on the side.
Notes
- Removing the pointy end of the corn cobs makes it easier to stand the corn on a cutting board while you slice the corn off of the corn cob.
- If you don't have a grill, you can broil the corn in a toaster oven or char it in a grill basket over a gas stove.
- Sometimes Queso Fresco is hard to find. You can substitute Cotija cheese, Feta, or Parmesan Cheese.
- Substitute Tajin Seasoning with a mixture of chili powder, cayenne pepper, or paprika.
- For those who love garlic, crushed garlic is fantastic when included in this Elote In A Cup recipe.
- If you can't get enough spice, consider adding chopped serranos or your favorite hot sauce!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 633mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g
