Best 3 Elotes Mexican Corn In A Cup Recipes

Elotes, a beloved Mexican street food, is a symphony of flavors and textures. Corn on the cob is grilled and slathered with a luscious spread of mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. This tantalizing treat is often served in a cup, making it a convenient snack or meal. If you're craving this delectable dish, look no further. This article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect elotes Mexican corn in a cup, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CORN IN A CUP (ELOTE EN VASO)

Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso) image

This is Mexican street food at its finest. Anytime I visit El Paso or Mexico the craving of elote en vaso steps into high gear. Now anytime I crave this I whip it up at home, except I make it fancy by serving it in a pretty glass instead of the traditional Styrofoam® cup. No matter how you serve it the taste is sweet, crunchy, fiery, and juicy. This is a very loose recipe. Feel free to adjust the proportions of lime juice, crema, cheese, and spices to taste!

Provided by Muy Bueno

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
1 ¼ cups butter
2 ½ cups lime juice
2 ½ cups crema Mexicana (Mexican cream)
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
salt to taste
1 ¼ cups crumbled cotija cheese
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Valentina®), or to taste
10 wedges fresh lime

Steps:

Place corn in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and return corn to saucepan.
Spoon 3/4 cup corn into 10 serving bowls; add 2 tablespoons butter to each and stir until butter is melted. Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup crema Mexicana into each bowl; sprinkle a generous amount of chili powder over each. Season with salt.
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons cotija cheese and hot sauce; garnish with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 51.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 32.1 g, Sodium 406.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ELOTES (MEXICAN CORN IN A CUP)

Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup) image

I grew up just outside of a Mexican border town, and at least twice month my grandmother would take me across the border to do some shopping. I remember the food stands found at every corner street and almost all of them sold elotes. It was one of my favorite vendor foods. Every time I make it, I am reminded of my childhood.

Provided by Kelsie

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (15.5 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
4 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
1 lime, or more to taste

Steps:

Heat corn in a skillet over medium heat until steaming, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain water.
Fill several cups or mugs halfway with the corn. Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 1 to 2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning to each cup. Squeeze lime juice on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1188.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN) RECIPE BY TASTY

Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn, canola oil, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime, chipotle powder, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories Sides

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 ears corn, shucked
1 tablespoon canola oil
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
½ lime, juiced
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
¼ cup cotija cheese
fresh cilantro, to taste

Steps:

Blanch the corn in a large pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove the corn from the pot.
Heat the canola oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, turning occasionally, until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer to a serving plate.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Brush all over the corn.
Sprinkle the corn with the chipotle powder, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality corn. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your elotes. Look for corn that is bright yellow and has plump kernels.
Roast the corn before cooking it. This will give it a slightly smoky flavor and help to caramelize the sugars in the corn.
Use a variety of toppings. This is what makes elotes so delicious and fun to eat. Some popular toppings include mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
Get creative with your toppings. There are no rules when it comes to elotes, so feel free to experiment with different flavors and combinations. Some ideas include adding chopped bacon, avocado, or black beans.

Conclusion:

Elotes are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican street food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a summer cookout or potluck, and they can also be served as a side dish or appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make elotes at home. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give elotes a try!