Description
This Best Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, zesty appetizer inspired by the bold flavors of Mexican street corn (elote). Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, it’s loaded with charred sweet corn, a chili-lime cream base, cotija cheese, and a kick of jalapeño. Serve warm or chilled with chips or veggies—it’s always a hit!
Ingredients
4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup green onions, sliced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Char the corn: In a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the corn until lightly charred, about 5–7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. Prepare the base: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Combine: Add the charred corn, cotija cheese, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro. Gently fold to coat everything evenly.
4. Finish: Sprinkle chili powder over the top. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled. Garnish with extra cotija, jalapeño slices, and cilantro. Serve with chips or veggies.
Notes
Use fresh corn on the cob for the best char flavor, but frozen or canned works in a pinch.
Make this dip a day ahead for even deeper flavor—just stir well before serving.
For a smoky twist, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: street corn dip, elote dip, party appetizer