Easy Elote en Vaso Recipe: Mexican Street Corn in a Cup

Name: Easy Elote en Vaso Recipe: Mexican Street Corn in a Cup
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 10 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed; 1.25 cups butter; 2.5 cups lime juice; 2.5 cups crema Mexicana (Mexican cream); 1.25 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste; salt to taste; 1.25 cups crumbled cotija cheese; 10 dashes hot pepper sauce; 10 wedges fresh lime

Craving authentic Mexican street food? This easy elote en vaso recipe lets you enjoy the delicious flavors of corn in a cup anytime! Inspired by trips to El Paso and Mexico, this recipe is fully customizable to your taste. Adjust the lime juice, crema, cheese, and spices to create your perfect cup. For an elevated presentation, serve it in a glass – the combination of sweet, crunchy, fiery, and juicy flavors is irresistible!

Total time20 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield10

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Servings

Ingredients

10 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
1.25 cups butter
2.5 cups lime juice
2.5 cups crema Mexicana (Mexican cream)
1.25 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
salt to taste
1.25 cups crumbled cotija cheese
10 dashes hot pepper sauce
10 wedges fresh lime

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine corn kernels with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and return the corn to the saucepan to dry slightly.
Divide the corn evenly among 10 serving bowls (about 3/4 cup per bowl). Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter into each portion until melted. Combine 1/4 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup crema Mexicana for each bowl, then mix into the corn. Sprinkle each serving with 1/8 teaspoon of chili powder and season with salt to taste.
Finish each serving with 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese, a dash of your favorite hot sauce, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 564 kcal
Fat Content: 52 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 406 mg
Protein Content: 9 g
Cholesterol Content: 160 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
Saturated Fat Content: 32 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g