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A quick, creamy, and flavorful corn dish inspired by classic Mexican street corn, served conveniently in cups.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add corn.
  2. Cook corn until lightly charred, then season with paprika and salt.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and garlic.
  4. Fold corn into sauce, then stir in cheese and cilantro.
  5. Serve in cups warm or chilled with extra toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve warm or chilled. Adjust spice level to taste.

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