Mexican Street Corn in a Cup Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This Mexican street corn in a cup, also known as ‘Elote en vaso’, is a popular street food that brings the flavors of traditional Mexican corn on the cob into a convenient serving. It’s made with sweet corn, creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime, and a sprinkle of cheese, making it a delicious and satisfying snack.

The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, perfect for gatherings or a tasty treat at home. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, adding spices or toppings as desired.

Easy Mexican Street Corn in a Cup

This dish features sweet corn mixed with mayonnaise, lime juice, cotija cheese, and chili powder, all served in a cup for easy enjoyment. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 cups cooked sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, cook it by boiling or grilling until tender. If using frozen corn, cook according to package instructions and drain.
Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked corn to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat evenly.
Add Cheese and Spices: Fold in the crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder, mixing gently to combine.
Serve: Spoon the corn mixture into cups and garnish with additional cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.