Easy Corn In A Cup Recipe | Mexican Style Corn In A Cup | Elote En Vaso

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

Drain the liquid from the can of corn and place it in a microwave-safe bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the corn in the bowl.

Microwave the corn and butter for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until heated.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the corn mixture.

Add chili powder of your choice to the corn mixture.

Add mayonnaise to the corn mixture and stir to combine.

Sprinkle cotija cheese into the corn mixture and mix well.

Transfer the corn mixture to a serving cup or bowl.

Top with additional cotija cheese, hot sauce, and Mexican crema as desired.

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