Elote-Style Corn Cups

Ingredients

• 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
• 1 cup tortilla chips or small cups, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, about 6-8 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove skillet from heat and stir in mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder until the corn is evenly coated.

3. 3

   Season with salt to taste, then fold in half of the cotija cheese and cilantro if using.

4. 4

   Spoon the warm corn mixture into serving cups, sprinkle with remaining cotija, an extra dusting of chili powder, and serve immediately.