Description
Street Corn Dip is a creamy, vibrant appetizer inspired by the beloved Mexican street food, elote. Combining sweet corn with zesty lime and a hint of chili spice, this dip is perfect for game nights, summer barbecues, or cozy gatherings with friends. Quick and simple to prepare, it pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or fresh veggies—making it an instant crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Shuck the fresh corn from the cob or thaw frozen corn.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and chili powder until well combined.
- Gently fold in the corn until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg