How to Make Corn in a Cup (Elote en Vaso) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Elote en vaso, or Corn in a Cup, is a popular and delicious Mexican street food that has gained popularity in the United States. This flavorful and satisfying snack is made with sweet corn kernels mixed with a creamy and tangy sauce, and then topped with cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. It's a savory and spicy treat that is perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day or as a side dish for your next Mexican-themed meal.

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Ingredients

  • 10 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
  • 1 ¼ cups butter
  • 2 ½ cups lime juice
  • 2 ½ cups crema Mexicana (Mexican cream)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups crumbled cotija cheese
  • 10 dashes hot pepper sauce (Optional)
  • 10 wedges fresh lime

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place corn kernels in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and return corn to the saucepan to dry.
  • Spoon 3/4 cup corn into each of 10 serving bowls. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into each bowl until melted. Mix 1/4 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup crema Mexicana into each bowl. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon chili powder on top and season with salt.
  • Top each serving with 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, a dash of hot sauce, and a lime wedge.
  • Nutrition

    564 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 32g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 406mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 346mg