Description
Creamy, cheesy, and smoky-sweet corn in a cup—loaded with lime, chili, and Cotija cheese for the ultimate street food delight!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add corn and cook until lightly charred (about 5–7 minutes).
- Transfer corn to a large bowl and stir in mayo, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Add half of the Cotija cheese and mix gently.
- Spoon into serving cups and top with extra Cotija, chili powder, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with a lime wedge on the side for squeezing.
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce or Tajín seasoning.
- Enjoy right from the cup for authentic street-style flavor!
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding diced jalapeños.
- This dish is best served warm.
- Can be made with canned corn if fresh is not available.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg