Description
A refreshing and creamy twist on traditional Mexican street corn served in portable cups, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Place the sweet corn in a large mixing bowl. If using frozen corn, ensure it’s thawed and drained.
- Combine the ingredients: Add mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the cheese: Gently fold in the crumbled cotija cheese.
- Portion the mix: Scoop generous portions into small cups or bowls.
- Garnish and serve: Top each cup with fresh cilantro and extra cotija cheese. Serve cold.
Notes
Try substitutions like Greek yogurt for sour cream or feta for cotija to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg