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Quick Elote Cups
15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
280 kcalCalories
7 gProtein
25 gCarbs
18 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

MexicanQuick MealSide Dish

Quick Elote Cups

75% authentic · Mexican

A simplified, faster version of esquites, perfect for a weeknight treat. Uses pre-cooked corn and a quicker dressing, still capturing the essential flavors of Mexican street corn.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Corn kernels3 cups (frozen or canned, drained)
  • Sour cream1/4 cup
  • Lime1/2
  • Cotija cheese1/4 cup, crumbled
  • Chili powder1 teaspoon
  • Cilantro1 tablespoon, chopped
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Steps

  1. 1

    If using frozen corn, cook according to package directions or microwave until heated through. If using canned, drain well.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the heated corn kernels with sour cream, the juice of half a lime, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Stir in most of the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

  4. 4

    Divide the mixture into 4 small cups or bowls.

  5. 5

    Garnish with the remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

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