Description
A delightful blend of sweet corn, creamy dressing, and zesty lime, this Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cup is a vibrant experience reminiscent of bustling Mexican street markets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 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
- Start by placing the sweet corn into your large mixing bowl. If using frozen corn, let it thaw and drain any excess water.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients combine into a creamy blend that coats the corn evenly.
- Gently fold in the crumbled cotija cheese into the mixture, being careful not to break the cheese too much.
- Serve this refreshing corn mixture in cute cups or small bowls. Finish with a garnish of fresh cilantro and an extra sprinkle of cotija cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your Creamy Mexican Street Corn cold as a delightful side dish or snack!
Notes
For best flavor, let the mixture chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Consider grilling the corn for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Mexican corn, street corn, elote, creamy corn, corn salad