Mexican Street Corn Dip
A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dip inspired by Mexican street corn (Elote), perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as substitute)
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook until slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the corn to a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, diced jalapeño, chili powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to the corn. Mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Char the corn for extra smoky flavor; a grill or broiler works too.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.
- Great served warm or chilled — make ahead for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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