15 mintime

Easydifficulty

4Servings

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Nutrition facts

200 kcalCalories

6 gProtein

18 gCarbs

12 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Mexican Quick Meal Side Dish

Quick Elote Cups

Name: Quick Elote Cups
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups (frozen or canned, drained) Corn kernels; 1/4 cup Sour cream; 1/2 Lime; 1/4 cup, crumbled Cotija cheese; 1 teaspoon Chili powder; 1 tablespoon, chopped Cilantro; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

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
If using frozen corn, cook according to package directions or microwave until heated through. If using canned, drain well.
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
Stir in most of the crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
4
Divide the mixture into 4 small cups or bowls.
5
Garnish with the remaining cotija cheese and cilantro.

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