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Corn in a Cup Recipe
A quick and tasty snack made with corn, cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
10
mins
Total Time
20
mins
Course
Snack
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
4
servings
Calories
250
kcal
Equipment
Pot
Spoon
Measuring Cups
Ingredients:
1x
2x
3x
Main Ingredients
4
cups
Corn kernels
fresh or frozen
1
cup
Mayonnaise
1
cup
Cotija cheese
crumbled
1
tsp
Chili powder
1
tbsp
Lime juice
fresh
to taste
Salt
Instructions:
1. Boil the corn kernels in a pot of water until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Drain the corn and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Add mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
4. Serve the mixture in cups and enjoy!
Notes:
Feel free to add more spices or toppings like cilantro or hot sauce.
Nutrition value:
Calories:
250
kcal
Carbohydrates:
30
g
Protein:
6
g
Fat:
12
g
Saturated Fat:
4
g
Cholesterol:
20
mg
Sodium:
300
mg
Potassium:
200
mg
Fiber:
4
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
300
IU
Vitamin C:
10
mg
Calcium:
100
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keywords:
Keyword
Corn, Easy, Quick
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