{"id":4440,"date":"2026-05-01T23:55:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=4440"},"modified":"2026-05-01T23:55:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T23:55:38","slug":"creamy-mexican-street-corn-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/creamy-mexican-street-corn-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups<\/h1>\n

Prep time:<\/strong> 10 minutes
\nCook time:<\/strong> 10 minutes
\nServings:<\/strong> 4\u20136<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 4 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup sour cream (or Mexican crema if you have it)<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as a substitute)<\/li>\n
  • 1\u20132 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh is best)<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp chili powder (or Taj\u00edn for extra flavor)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp paprika<\/li>\n
  • Salt & black pepper to taste<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)<\/li>\n
  • Extra cheese & chili powder for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Instructions:<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Cook the corn<\/strong>
      \nIn a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the corn.
      \nCook for about 5\u20137 minutes until warm and slightly charred.<\/li>\n
    2. Make it creamy<\/strong>
      \nLower the heat and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, and lime juice.<\/li>\n
    3. Add flavor<\/strong>
      \nMix in chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n
    4. Cheese it up<\/strong>
      \nStir in most of the cotija cheese, saving some for topping.<\/li>\n
    5. Serve<\/strong>
      \nSpoon into cups, then top with extra cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and cilantro.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0Tips:<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Want it spicier? Add hot sauce or diced jalape\u00f1os.<\/li>\n
      • For smoky flavor, grill the corn instead of pan-cooking.<\/li>\n
      • Serve warm for the best creamy texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This is one of those recipes where people say<\/em> they\u2019ll just have a bite\u2026 then come back three times<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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