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Corn in a Cup

A simple and delicious corn in a cup recipe, perfect for a quick snack or side dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the corn kernels in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked corn, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt until well combined.
  3. 3. Divide the mixture into cups and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  4. 4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Corn, Easy, Quick
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