Elote in a Cup

Aug 14, 2024

 

Corn kernels in a cup mixed with elote seasoning.

Elote in a Cup

Less messy, but equally delicious version of traditional elote.
Author: Chef Amber Sampson

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp high heat cooking oil
  • 5 to 6 ears of corn OR 2 12oz cans of fresh or frozen corn salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 limes zested and juiced
  • cup red onion small dice
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp chili powder or Tajín
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 ounces of Cotija cheese crumbled about ¾ cup
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • Optional: 1 jalapeño pepper seeded, finely minced ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • In a large pan, heat oil on medium-high heat, add corn, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the corn is lightly brown and charred.
  • While corn is cooking, chop red onion, zest, and juice limes, and chop optional cilantro and jalapeño
  • Transfer warm corn to a bowl and toss with Arizona dairy sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, zest, and mix.
  • Finally, add in chili, cumin, paprika, and Cotija cheese, add optional beans and jalapeño.
  • Garnish with additional cilantro, cheese, and chili powder.
  • Serve warm and creamy, or refrigerate and enjoy.

Video

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Recent Recipes

Lemon Cheese Cake Cookies

Lemon Cheese Cake Cookies

Lemon Cheesecake Cookies This cookie begs to be included at a Springtime brunch Cheesecake Filling½ cup softened cream cheese¼ cup powdered sugar½ tsp vanilla extract zest from half a lemonCookies1 lemon cake box mix½ cup vegetable oil2 eggs½ tsp vanilla extractzest...

Horchata

Horchata

  Horchata A sweet, refreshing, popular Mexican beverage. 1 cup uncooked white rice2 cinnamon sticks1 cup whole milk1, 12- ounce can of evaporated milk1, 12- ounce can of sweetened condensed milk8 cups of warm water divided in half Sugar to taste½ teaspoon...

Caramelized Pineapple Milkshake

Caramelized Pineapple Milkshake

Caramelized Pineapple Milkshake This sweet, creamy milkshake comes with a slight kick of tropical heat. 1 cup pineapple1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g. vegetable or canola)1/2 tsp cayenne powder1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cup vanilla ice creamToasted...

Smashed Cucumber and Jalapeno Cheese Curd Bites

Smashed Cucumber and Jalapeno Cheese Curd Bites

  Smashed Cucumber & Jalapeno Cheese Curd Bites Fresh veggies slices marinated in an Asian marinade and skewered with jalapeno cheese curds. 2 English cucumbers cut into 2-inch rounds or desired thickness1 teaspoon kosher salt2 radishes, thinly sliced1...

Garlic and Pepper Cheddar BLT Bites

Garlic and Pepper Cheddar BLT Bites

  Garlic & Pepper Cheddar BLT Bites Enjoy the iconic BLT sandwich as a bite-sized appetizer 1 cup sour cream1/2 small lemon, juiced1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives2 cloves garlic, finely grated1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4...

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This