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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

Close-up of a creamy, baked corn elote dip topped with crumbled white cheese in a white baking dish.
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Make this easy, hot corn dip appetizer that tastes just like Mexican street corn. This creamy elote dip is perfect for game day or your next party.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans sweet corn, drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a medium oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked onion and garlic mixture with the drained corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  4. Fold in the chopped cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Transfer the corn mixture to your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with extra Cotija cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the top is lightly golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For a spicier dip, add one finely diced jalapeño (seeds removed) along with the onions.
  • If you do not have Cotija cheese, you can substitute it with feta cheese, though the flavor will change slightly.
  • To make this a loaded corn dip crockpot version, combine all ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours or high for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
  • This recipe makes a great street corn appetizer dip base.

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