Mexican Street Corn Cups Recipe

These Mexican Street Corn Cups deliver the iconic, crave-worthy flavors of elote in a perfectly poppable, no-mess format. The sweet corn gets a quick simmer before being tossed in a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce, then piled high with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro. After testing several methods, I found this stovetop approach locks in flavor and texture beautifully, making these cups an irresistible appetizer or side dish for any gathering.

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Mexican Street Corn Cups – Tangy, Creamy, and Bursting with Flavor

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 lb frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha or to taste
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Lime salt to taste (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • Chili powder
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Bring water and sugar to a boil. Add corn, cover, and simmer 3–5 minutes until tender.
  2. Mix mayo, sour cream, sriracha, salt, and lime salt.
  3. Drain corn well, return to pan, and cool 3 minutes.
  4. Stir sauce into corn until coated.
  5. Divide into 4 cups.
  6. Top with cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime wedge. Serve immediately.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-elote-en-vaso-recipe/

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