Cup A’Elotes (From Sandwich King)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14
Cup A'Elotes: A Delicious Grilled Corn Dish
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ears corn , husks and silks removed
canola oil , for brushing
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 poblano peppers , charred on a grill
1 cup Mexican crema ( I used sour cream )
1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar ( I used honey )
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese ( I used feta )
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves , chopped , plus additional for garnish
2 limes , juice of
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
221
Sugar
8g
Fat
15g
Cup A'Elotes is a grilled corn dish that is popular in Mexico. It is a variation of the classic street food, elote, which is grilled corn on the cob topped with a mixture of mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. Cup A'Elotes is perfect for entertaining as it can be made in advance and served cold or at room temperature. The dish is creamy, spicy, and tangy, which makes it a great appetizer or side dish for any meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2.Brush corn with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3.Grill corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
4.Set corn aside to cool.
5.Char poblano peppers on grill until blackened on all sides.
6.Transfer peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 15-20 minutes.
7.Peel the peppers and remove the seeds and stems.
8.Finely chop the peppers and mix with crema, agave nectar, feta cheese, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
9.Cut corn kernels off the cob and mix with the pepper mixture.
10.Spoon mixture into small cups and garnish with additional cilantro leaves.

PROS

Cup A’Elotes is a delicious way to prepare corn and is perfect as an appetizer for your next gathering.

It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

The dish is gluten-free and vegetarian.

CONS

This dish can be messy when eating, as corn kernels tend to fall out of the cups.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of the dish, as it is mushy and creamy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cup A’Elotes is a good source of fiber and protein.
Corn is rich in antioxidants and has been linked to supporting healthy skin.
Peppers contain capsaicin, which may help with pain relief and reducing inflammation.

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