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Street Corn Dip

Cultural Context

Street corn, or elote, is a beloved Mexican street food, traditionally served on the cob and slathered with creamy toppings. This dip captures the essence of elote, making it a popular choice for gatherings and parties. Its vibrant flavors and creamy texture have led to its widespread popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in many American kitchens.

MexicanMXappetizer
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 blocks cream cheese
2 cans drained corn
1 small can diced chilies
2 cups quesadilla cheese
1 chopped purple onion
a bunch of cilantro
1 whole bag salad shrimp
1 cup Mexican crema
1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon salt
pepper to taste
juice of 1 lime
1 cup Mexican crumbly cheese
green onions for garnish
hot sauce for serving

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides similar flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado offers healthy fats and creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has lower fat content while ricotta is cost-effective.

1

Start with 2 blocks of cream cheese.

2

Add 2 cans of drained corn and 1 small can of diced chilies.

3

Toss in 2 cups of quesadilla cheese.

4

Add 1 chopped purple onion and a bunch of cilantro.

5

Incorporate a whole heap load of garlic and 1 whole bag of salad shrimp.

6

Mix in 1 cup of Mexican crema.

7

Season with a heaping tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon of salt, and some pepper.

8

Squeeze the juice of an entire lime into the mixture.

9

Top with about 1 cup of Mexican crumbly cheese.

10

Bake at 385°F for about 20 minutes.

11

Stir the mixture well after baking and let it cool down because it is hot.

12

Garnish with green onions, a little bit more cheese, and hot sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Elote DipMexican Street Corn Dip
Local Name: dip de elote

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