Indulgent Elote Dip: Creamy Mexican Street Corn Delight

Enjoy this Elote Dip: Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip that brings the street food experience to your home with its smoky, sweet flavors.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dip

4 ears Fresh Corn or frozen corn
2 tablespoons Butter divided for grilling and sautéing
½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
½ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Cotija Cheese or feta cheese
¼ cup Cilantro chopped, can be omitted
1 medium Jalapeño minced, adjust for spice preference
2 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh preferred
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For Serving

1 bag Tortilla Chips or plantain chips, crispy wonton wrappers

Equipment

Grill
skillet
Sharp knife
airtight container

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prep the corn by grilling, boiling, or roasting it until tender.
Cool the corn and cut the kernels off the cob.
Sauté jalapeño and garlic in butter until fragrant.
Combine corn with sautéed mixture and add mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Season the mixture with lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes.
Serve garnished with Cotija cheese and cilantro alongside tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using fresh corn enhances the flavor. Adjust spiciness according to your preference and don't skip the chilling step for the best flavor.

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