Elote in a Cup
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Elote in a Cup
Description
This recipe uses frozen corn cooked and cooled as the base, combined with finely diced vegetables and crumbled cotija cheese alongside shaved Parmesan for savory sharpness. The jalapeño adds mild heat, balanced by fresh cilantro and red onions providing brightness and bite.
The creamy sauce, made from plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, and seasoned with elote seasoning, envelops the corn mixture thoroughly, delivering a tangy, spicy, and smoky profile reminiscent of traditional grilled elote dishes.
Served divided into individual cups and optionally garnished with tortilla chips and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this dish makes for easy-to-serve appetizers or snack portions. The dip also works well as a topping for tacos or mixed into salads, lending authentic Mexican street corn flavor with minimal effort.
Grilling fresh corn before preparation can intensify flavor by adding a smoky char. Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to four days in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 1 bag corn 10 oz, frozen
- 1 block cotija cheese 8 oz
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- ¼ cup cilantro diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño
Mexican Cream
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp elote seasoning Trader Joe's
Instructions
- First prepare the frozen corn kernels according to package instructions. Then set aside to completely cool.
- With a sharp knife, finely dice the red onions, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat). Crumble cojita cheese and shave parmesan if not already done so.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled corn, cilantro, onion, jalapeño and both cheeses. Mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, add all of the mexican cream ingredients. Whisk together.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the corn mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix until everything is well coated.
- Divide the Mexican Street Corn Dip into 8 individual cups. Add in a few tortilla chips, give it a squeeze of fresh lime juice and enjoy!
Notes
- Grilling fresh corn beforehand adds a smoky char that deepens the flavor.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This dip can be used as a topping for chicken, tacos, or mixed into salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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