Elote in a cup

Ingredients

• 2 cans corn (or equivalent)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup Mexican crema. Can substitute sour cream if crema is unavailable.
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Zest of one lime
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp EACH chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, pepper
• 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
• 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the corn and cook until it starts to char.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl.
3. Stir the cooked corn into the bowl with the sauce.

Comments

Adapted from this source: Carlsbad Cravings Elote Recipe