Description
Make this warm, cheesy Mexican Street Corn Dip, also known as Elote Dip, for your next party. It captures the tangy, slightly spicy flavors of traditional street corn in a creamy, bubbly dip perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained well
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeños, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lime juice from 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, jalapeños, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a small oven-safe skillet or baking dish (about 1.5 quart size).
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and extra cotija cheese over the top.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through, hot, and bubbly on the edges.
- Garnish with a little extra cilantro or chili powder before serving hot with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients in a small slow cooker. Cook on low for 1-2 hours or on high for 1 hour until hot and bubbly.
- Use fire-roasted corn for an added layer of flavor.
- If you prefer less heat, omit the pickled jalapeños or use diced green chilies instead.
- Cotija cheese is essential for the authentic flavor; do not skip it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking (Stovetop adaptable)
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: Approx. 220
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 5g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg