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Best Mexican Street Corn Dip

Best Mexican Street Corn Dip

This Best Mexican Street Corn Dip is a delicious and creamy appetizer that brings the flavors of elote to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup diced green onions
  • 1/2 cup Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until softened.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Stir in corn, jalapeños, green onions, Ro-Tel, lime juice, and Cotija cheese.
  4. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
  5. For cold dip, refrigerate for 1 hour. For hot dip, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  6. Garnish with extra Cotija, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder. Serve with chips or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 17g

Notes

Feel free to swap out Cotija with feta cheese or add black beans for extra protein. You can also turn up the heat with diced serrano peppers or a splash of hot sauce.

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