Description
Mexican-Inspired Street Corn Dip is a creamy, zesty appetizer that captures the essence of authentic elote—Mexican street corn. This delicious dip blends sweet corn with rich cream cheese, tangy lime juice, and a hint of chili powder for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for game nights or gatherings, it’s sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using fresh corn, husk and cut the kernels; if using frozen, measure what you need.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until creamy.
- Add lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Gently fold in the corn until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture into a baking dish and top with Cotija cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg