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Elote in a Cup
Think of that Street Corn you can order at the local taco joint or food truck, shave all of it off the cob, then put in a cup and serve up with some crunchy tortilla chips. You’re going to love this Elote in a Cup recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen corn 10 oz
- 1 block cotija cheese 8 oz
- ¼ cup Shaved parmesan
- ¼ cup cilantro diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 Jalapeño
Mexican Cream
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp mayo
- 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!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If you have time, grilling fresh corn cobs to give it a little char is my favorite way to elevate the flavors in this recipe.
- You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It’s amazing on top of chicken, on tacos, or mixed into a salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% 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.