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Elote Dip Mexican Street Corn

Delicious Elote Dip Mexican Street Corn for Your Next Party

This Elote Dip Mexican Street Corn is a creamy, flavorful treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn Grilled or boiled for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted for better control over saltiness.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Mexican Crema or Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a good alternative.
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Feta works as a suitable substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh herb for added flavor; can substitute parsley.
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Adds heat; can omit or replace with cayenne.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional but recommended for added flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional spice enhancer.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips Perfect for serving.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the corn by grilling or boiling. For grilling, brush with butter and grill over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes until charred. For boiling, cook in salted water for 4-6 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cool, cut the kernels off the cob and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. Optional: Sauté the corn in a skillet with butter for 5-7 minutes for added flavor.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Fold to mix.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper according to taste and mix well.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Serve with tortilla chips and garnish with additional cotija cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a unique twist, consider adding cooked chorizo or additional spices to customize your dip.

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