Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cup Recipe
Creamy Mexican street corn cups with sweet corn, tangy lime, cotija cheese, and spices make an easy crowd-pleasing side.
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings:
- Extra cotija cheese
- Chopped jalapeño
- Hot sauce
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt.
- Add corn and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly golden.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Lower heat to low. Stir in mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Add lime juice and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat. Stir in most of the cotija cheese.
- Spoon into cups or bowls. Top with remaining cheese, cilantro, and optional toppings.
- Serve warm.