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Elote Cups

Fiery 4-Ingredient Elote Cups You’ll Crave Forever

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Elote cups are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican street food snack. They feature grilled corn mixed with creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors, served in a convenient cup for easy eating.

  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
  3. Cut kernels off the cob and transfer to a bowl.
  4. Mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt.
  5. Divide mixture into serving cups.
  6. Garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • Substitute feta if cotija cheese is unavailable.
  • For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce.
  • Author: Lynn
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg