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A vibrant bowl of corn dip, also known as elote dip, garnished with fresh cilantro

Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

This creamy and zesty corn dip, inspired by Mexican street corn, is packed with flavor from roasted corn, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime, making it a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp Red onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp Jalapeño minced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Skillet or grill pan (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. If using fresh or frozen corn, cook it (roast, grill, or sauté) until slightly charred; if using canned, drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked corn, mayonnaise, sour cream (or crema), crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
  4. Season the dip with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or crudités, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, grill the corn or use fire-roasted canned corn.