Mexican Street Corn in a Cup | Elote | Elote in a Cup | Dorm Friendly

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often less expensive.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by melting 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan.

Once the butter is halfway melted, add a 12 ounce bag of sweet corn.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix.

Cook on high heat for 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, turn the heat down to low and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

Set the corn aside after cooking.

For the microwave method, use a Tupperware safe dish and add 3 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of water.

Add the 12 ounce bag of sweet corn to the Tupperware.

Cover with a lid without sealing it and microwave for 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste and mix.

Continue cooking in the microwave for 3 minutes or until the corn is done.

Be careful of steam when removing from the microwave.

Fill a 16 ounce cup halfway with the cooked corn.

Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on top of the corn.

Add 1 tablespoon of Mexican crema on top of the mayonnaise.

Squeeze some squeezable butter on top.

Add a layer of cotija cheese on top of the corn.

Sprinkle red chili powder on top.

Mix the bottom half of the cup.

Continue filling the cup with corn, leaving space at the top.

Add another tablespoon of mayonnaise on top.

Squeeze more butter on top.

Add more cotija cheese on top.

Sprinkle more red chili powder on top.

Add a few drops of Rotel cayenne hot sauce (optional).

Squeeze fresh lime on top.

Add more salt if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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