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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
3 cups fiesta corn
1 lime
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro
1 jalapeno
1 cup cotija cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt
pepper
taheen (optional)
hot sauce (optional)

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

Cut cilantro using kitchen scissors, measuring about 1/4 cup.

2

Dice jalapeno, leaving seeds in for spice.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of fiesta corn, juice of 1 lime, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, and 1 cup of cotija cheese.

4

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

5

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6

Mix everything together thoroughly.

7

Chill the dip in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

8

Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or veggies.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlkitchen scissors

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Elote DipMexican Street Corn Dip
Local Name: dip de elote

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