Description
Warm, creamy, and zesty Mexican Street Corn Dip, perfect for parties or game nights. This dip captures the flavors of classic elote in an easy-to-share format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, cook it until tender. If using frozen, thaw and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and minced garlic.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- If you prefer a charred corn flavor, lightly char the corn kernels in a hot skillet before mixing.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg