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Mexican Street Corn Cups

Quick & Simple Meals
This quick and creamy elote en vaso is a street-food favorite served in a cup—sweet corn mixed with mayo, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime, and chili, perfect for snacking or as a bold side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups corn kernels frozen, canned, or grilled
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese plus more for topping
  • 2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • Tajin seasoning for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook or heat the corn. Char in skillet if desired.
  • In a bowl, mix corn, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
  • Stir in most of the cotija cheese.
  • Spoon into cups. Top with cheese, chili/Tajin, and cilantro.
  • Serve warm with lime wedges.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/easy-elote-en-vaso-recipe/

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
  • Grill fresh corn on the cob and cut it off for smoky flavor.
  • Elote en vaso is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a snack anytime.