Description
Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, savory dip that brings , smoky, and tangy flavors of elote (Mexican street corn) into a fun and easy-to-serve appetizer. Perfect for parties, BBQs, or as a side dish, this dip is made with sweet corn, tangy lime, smoky chili powder, and creamy mayo and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned—if using canned, drain well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting the corn)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta cheese as a substitute)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Roast the corn: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until charred. Skip this step if using canned corn.
- Make the dip: In a large bowl, combine roasted corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir to coat evenly.
- Add the cheese: Gently fold in Cotija cheese, reserving some for garnish.
- Season: Taste the dip and adjust with salt, pepper, and more chili powder if needed. Garnish with extra cheese, chili powder, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a bowl and serve with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or alongside tacos and grilled meats.
Notes
- Spicy version: Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to increase the heat.
- Vegan option: Use vegan mayo, dairy-free sour cream, and nutritional yeast instead of Cotija cheese.
- Grilled corn version: Grill corn on the cob for extra smoky flavor before adding it to the dip.
- Cheese substitutions: Feta or Parmesan work as alternatives to Cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes (if roasting corn)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop/No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
