Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe
This Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer inspired by the popular street snack, elote. Loaded with corn, Cotija cheese, and a zesty lime kick, this dip is perfect for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sauté, Mix
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Corn Dip:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅔ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
For Serving:
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- COOK CORN: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and sauté for 8-10 minutes until the kernels begin to slightly brown and caramelize. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- MAKE DIP: Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Set aside a couple tablespoons of the Cotija cheese and mix the rest into the corn mixture.
- TO FINISH: Transfer the corn dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This dip can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Dip, Elote Dip, Corn Dip Recipe
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