Description
Mexican Corn in a Cup brings street-style magic straight to your kitchen, packed with zesty charm and bold flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance. Creamy, tangy, and totally addictive, this simple snack delivers a mouthwatering experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings:
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Extra lime wedges
- Extra chili powder
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Spread 4 cups corn kernels across the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until kernels develop golden brown char marks.
- Transfer hot corn to a large mixing bowl where you’ll create the creamy mixture.
- Add ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½ teaspoon chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the corn. Thoroughly blend everything so each kernel gets coated evenly.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro into the corn mixture. Gently fold ingredients together to distribute flavors.
- Scoop the corn into serving cups, ensuring equal distribution of ingredients in each portion.
- Finish by garnishing with additional cotija cheese, a pinch of chili powder, fresh cilantro leaves, and a lime wedge on the side for extra zest.
Notes
- Charring the corn adds deep, smoky flavor, so don’t be afraid to let it get some golden-brown edges in the skillet.
- Fresh corn kernels work best, but frozen corn can be a quick substitute when fresh isn’t available.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Vegans can replace cotija with nutritional yeast and use vegan mayo to keep the creamy, tangy profile of the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg