Description
A creamy and flavorful dip inspired by the popular Mexican street food, elote, featuring sweet corn, spices, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- Add the crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with additional cotija cheese and cilantro if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the dip.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Dip, Elote Dip, Corn Dip, Appetizer, Mexican Cuisine