Name: Delightful Corn in a Cup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 16 ounces frozen fire-roasted corn; ½ cup white onion, diced; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced (optional); ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, minced; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema); 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¾ cup cotija cheese; 2 limes (one zested, the other cut into wedges); Tajin (or more chili powder and lime zest)

Delightful Corn in a Cup

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A comforting and flavorful Mexican street corn dish served in cups, perfect for gatherings or a quick snack.

Author: marcus-hill
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Snack
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 ounces frozen fire-roasted corn
½ cup white onion, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced (optional)
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, minced
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream (or Mexican crema)
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ cup cotija cheese
2 limes (one zested, the other cut into wedges)
Tajin (or more chili powder and lime zest)

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat.
Cook the corn, onion, salt, and jalapeño (if using) in the pan for about 5 minutes.
Add the cilantro and adjust salt if necessary.
Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, and chili powder in a separate bowl.
Assemble the corn into cups, top with the crema mixture and cotija cheese.
Serve with lime wedges and a sprinkle of Tajin or extra chili powder and lime zest.

Notes

For extra seasoning, adjust the spice levels by adding more jalapeños or chili powder as desired.

Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/delightful-mexican-street-corn/