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elote in a cup

Elote in a cup

Elote in a cup is a flavorful recipe consisting of Mexican style corn.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword elote en vaso, elote in a cup, esquites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 444 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 20 oz super sweet frozen corn
  • 3 tbs salted butter
  • 3 tbs mayonnaise about 1 tbs per cup
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • 1/2 tsp Tajin to taste
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 1/2 cup crushed hot cheetos

Instructions

  1. Cook the corn as directed on the back of the bag. Cook one bag at a time.

  2. Pour the bags of cooked corn into a bowl and add the butter. Stir until the butter has melted.

  3. Add 3/4 cup of corn to a cup. Add 1 tbs of mayonnaise to the corn and stir.

  4. Add some of the chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime and couple shakes of Tajin. Stir well.

  5. Next top with the grated parmesan and crushed hot cheetos.

  6. Prepare the rest of the cups and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts
Elote in a cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 376mg16%
Potassium 642mg18%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 764IU15%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 153mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.