Description
Mexican Street Corn Dip is a vibrant and creamy appetizer that captures the essence of traditional elote in every bite. This dish combines sweet corn, tangy lime, and a hint of chili spice, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for game day or any gathering. Served with crispy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, this dip will elevate your next fiesta and leave everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (grilled or boiled)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the corn: Grill or boil the corn until tender, about 5-7 minutes if using fresh.
- 2. Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until smooth.
- 3. Add flavors: Squeeze in lime juice and stir in chili powder.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Fold in cooked corn and Cotija cheese until well mixed.
- 5. Add herbs: Gently fold in cilantro if using.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional cheese and cilantro. Enjoy with tortilla chips!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg