Mexican Street Corn in a Cup
Mexican street corn, or elote en vaso, hits all of the same notes as the original treat: sweet corn mixed with tangy lime and chili seasoning, all topped with a sprinkle of queso fresco and cilantro. But this version is made in individual casserole cups instead of on a skewer—so you can enjoy it anywhere! By making this dish at home, you can control what goes into it. You can use reduced-fat mayo or even Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise. And if you’re looking for something more nutritious than cheddar cheese, try cotija, parmesan, feta, or mozzarella instead! This recipe makes it easy to customize your Mexican Street Corn by using any toppings you like best—and since they’re all available in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores, they’ll stay fresh until you’re ready to eat them! We know you can’t get enough of sweet, delicious corn. That’s why we’ve gathered together some of our favorite corn recipes you can try such as Corn Casserole, Crockpot Creamed Corn, Grilled Corn on the Cob and more.
Ingredients in Mexican Street Corn
Making this recipe as is, it’ll taste exactly like the Champion Corn Cups at the Cozy Cone. Here’s all you need for our recipe:
Sugar – just a couple of tablespoons. Trust me it’s a game changerFrozen corn kernels- see below for tips if you want to use fresh corn on the cob for this recipeMayonnaise – you can use a lower fat mayo for this recipe Sour cream – can also substitute plain Greek yogurtLime salt – this is optional. But it tastes so good! If you can’t find lime salt, use fresh lime juice or stir in a crystalized lime packetCotija cheese – queso fresco or Mexican crema works great too! You can also substitute parmesan cheese too.Chopped cilantro – add a tablespoon or more to tasteChili powder – also to tasteJust a dusting of chile powder can also be used as a beautiful garnish.Garnish with one lime cut into wedges
Suggestions for the Best Mexican Corn in a Cup
A lot of you have written in about delicious additions and substitutions you’ve made, so we want to share those with our readers as well. Here are some more ideas to spoon on more flavor!
Cotija cheese can sometimes be difficult to find, so queso fresco is a good alternative. Cotija crumbles nicely and has a nice, salty flavor. It is similar to Feta cheese, but is a little more dry and crumbly, which makes it great for sprinkling on your favorite Mexican dishes.If you want to go all-out and actually grill FRESH corn for this recipe, you absolutely can. You can use THIS recipe for Grilled Mexican Street Corn or use the kernels from fresh, perfect corn on the cob recipe.After grilling the corn, you can use a knife and cut the kernels into a large bowl and follow the rest of the recipe below as directed.If you want to add a little more substance to this corn mixture to serve as a side dish or even as a dip with chips, you can always add some additional ingredients. You can add grilled zucchini, sliced cherry tomatoes, avocado, chopped jalapeños and/or sautéed onion.Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to give this street food a little more kick.Serve over greens and some carne asada for a delicious and hearty salad meal.Stir in Tajín and a hint of hickory, so it tastes like it would straight off the grill.Top each cup with a small pat of butter so it melts in the corn mixture.
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More Delicious Corn Recipes
Can’t get enough delicious corn in your life? Same here! We’ve gathered a few of our favorite recipes for you to try:
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