Perfect Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cup 4 Steps
This recipe turns grilled corn into a creamy cup. You mix corn with mayo, cheese, and spices. Serve it warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn over medium heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
- Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix the corn kernels with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Season with salt. Stir well.
- Serve immediately in cups.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
- You can substitute grilled corn with boiled or roasted corn.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
- Top with extra cheese and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg