Easy Elote-Style Corn Cups

Ingredients

• 3 cups Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1.5 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 5-6 minutes.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low. Stir in mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and salt until the corn is evenly coated and warmed through, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and divide the corn mixture between two cups or small bowls.

4. 4

   Top each serving with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.