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Mexican Street Corn-Style Egg Cups (No Corn, Low-Carb)

Creamy, tangy egg cups inspired by elote—smoky, limey, and snackable without corn.

Mexican Street Corn-Style Egg Cups (No Corn, Low-Carb)

Total

42 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

22 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 8 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Spinach(optional)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise(optional)
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder(optional)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)(optional)
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack or cheddar (shredded)(optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a muffin tin.

  2. 2

    If using spinach, sauté briefly until dry; chop finely.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk eggs. Stir in spinach (optional), smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder (optional), salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    In a second bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, and mayonnaise (optional).

  5. 5

    Layer: spoon a little egg mixture into each cup, then add a small dollop of yogurt-lime mixture, then cover with remaining egg mixture.

  6. 6

    Top with shredded cheese (optional).

  7. 7

    Bake 18–22 minutes until set. Cool 5 minutes before removing.

  8. 8

    Finish with cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

240

12% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein17 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Fat17 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium480 mg

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