Elotes (Mexican Corn in a Cup)

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Inspired by Mexican street food, elotes are the perfect party appetizer in a cup, filled with with canned corn, mayo, Tajin®, cheese, and lime juice.

Ingredients

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
4 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
4 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®), or more to taste
1 lime, or more to taste

Directions

1 Heat corn in a skillet over medium heat until steaming, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain water.
2 Fill several cups or mugs halfway with the corn. Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 1 to 2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning to each cup. Squeeze lime juice on top.