Description
Mexican Street Corn Dip is a vibrant appetizer that delivers the flavors of traditional elote in a creamy, delightful dip. This crowd-pleaser combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and a hint of chili powder for an explosion of taste. Perfect for game nights or summer gatherings, serve it chilled alongside tortilla chips or fresh veggies, and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Cook the corn by grilling or boiling until tender; grill for about 8 minutes until slightly charred. Allow cooling before cutting off the kernels.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in lime juice and chili powder to taste.
- Gently fold in cooled corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and crumbled Cotija cheese.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour for flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables, garnished with extra cilantro and Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg