Cup a'Elotes Recipe

Name: Cup a'Elotes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ears corn, husks and silks removed; Canola oil, for brushing; 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese; 1 cup Poblano Crema, recipe follows; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus additional for garnish; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 poblanos, charred on a grill or roasted in an oven until blackened; 1 1/2 cups Mexican crema; 1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar; Juice from 1 lime; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ears corn, husks and silks removed
Canola oil, for brushing
1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1 cup Poblano Crema, recipe follows
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus additional for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 poblanos, charred on a grill or roasted in an oven until blackened
1 1/2 cups Mexican crema
1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar
Juice from 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
Lightly brush the corn with canola oil.
3
Grill the corn until slightly charred, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes total.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Cut the kernels off of the cob and place into a bowl.
6
Add the cotija cheese, Poblano Crema and cilantro and mix.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Put into 6 individual cups and garnish with additional chopped cilantro.
9
Peel, stem and seed the poblanos.
10
Place in food processor and pulse until smooth.
11
Add the Mexican crema, agave and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
12
Pulse until just combined.
13
Scoop into a bowl and spread on everything.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ears corn, husks and silks removed, Canola oil, for brushing, 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese, 1 cup Poblano Crema, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Cup a'Elotes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cup a'Elotes

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