WW Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups

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Your WW Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups contain 140 kcal per serve. It is a very tasty snack for Weight Watchers. You will prepare this in only 20 minutes. Serve these WW Creamy Mexican Street Corn Cups for parties, light meals, snacking, occasions, or events. The kitchen tools for making these cups are not a lot. Also, you may pair them with tacos, burgers, grilled chicken, or as a salad topping. The instructions to make this recipe are simple, too. We will add corn kernels, low-fat plain yogurt, light mayonnaise, reduced-fat feta cheese, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and chopped fresh cilantro. Keep this snack chilled in a dish for three days, too.

STATS:

  • Serving size: One cup
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 4
  • Cooking time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Number of calories: 140 kcal
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Course: Snack

EQUIPMENT:

  • Serving cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Medium pan

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • Half a cup of low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • Quarter cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Half tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Quarter tsp garlic powder
  • Salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CORN:

  • Corn is the basic item for your snack cups in this recipe. Here, you may add frozen or fresh corn if you prefer. You may also use grilled corn for an alternative option.

LOW-FAT YOGURT:

  • Here, you will not use any heavy cream, so your dish will not become heavy. Add low-fat yogurt to make these cups creamy. Also, you will feel a little tangy taste in your snack if you use this. You may add vegan yogurt for another idea.

LIGHT MAYONNAISE:

  • Your snack will get the classic street corn taste if you use this. Here, you will add light mayonnaise so the snack doesn’t get heavy to eat. Don’t add mayo and use more yogurt for substitution.

REDUCED-FAT FETA CHEESE:

  • This cheese will not make your corn cups very heavy. Also, the flavor of your snack will become richer. Another option for this can be Cotija cheese (reduced-fat).

LIME JUICE:

  • Adding lime juice to your snack will eliminate any extra creaminess. You will also feel your snack getting fresh from its use. Add lemon juice if lime juice is not with you.

CILANTRO:

  • You will get a good herbal flavor from using this ingredient. These corn cups will also become fresh from your use of them. Parsley is another option to add as well.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, you will take your pan and warm it on medium flame.
  2. Include corn in it and cook it for 7 minutes.
  3. Then you will take a bowl to mix spices, lime juice, light mayo, and yogurt.
  4. Include the cooked corn in the bowl, too, so you can make a complete mix.
  5. Finally, add the cilantro and cheese on top to mix again carefully.
  6. You need to check the flavor of your mixture and add more salt if you want.
  7. Add this mix to serving cups and eat this tasty snack.

TIPS:

  • You will use a pan to roast the corn so it tastes better in your cups.
  • Adding chili flakes is another idea for you to add spiciness.
  • Also, don’t cook your corn too much because it still needs its texture in the cups.
  • You may add the cheese before eating, so you get a better flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve these corn cups with chicken burgers for a tasty evening meal with family.
  • Another suggestion is to make fish tacos and serve them with these cups to guests at dinner.
  • A cauliflower rice bowl is another light meal option for you to pair with these cups.
  • Also, try serving this corn snack with chips for a party event.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add your snack to a closed dish to chill for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Don’t freeze this corn snack.

FAQs:

Can I eliminate dairy from this recipe?

  • You can make these cups dairy-free by removing cheese and adding vegan yogurt.

Should we include canned corn in this snack?

  • Yes, you can use it by washing and draining it first.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Vitamin A: 350 IU

Total carbs: 21 grams

Calories: 140 kcal

Net carbs: 18 grams

Protein: 5 g

Calcium: 90 milligrams

Fiber: 3 grams

Sodium: 220 milligrams

Fat: 4 g

Potassium: 270 mg

Iron: 0.8 milligrams

Weight Watcher Points: 3 points