Unforgettable Elote Street Corn Dip 7 servings
A warm, creamy, and flavorful dip inspired by Mexican street corn, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: extra cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, chili powder
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cobs. If using frozen corn, thaw it.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the charred corn, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add the lime juice and stir everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish.
- Garnish with additional cotija cheese, cilantro, and chili powder if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can char the corn under a broiler if you don’t have a skillet.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://cookifyme.com/elote-street-corn-dip/