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Mexican Street Corn Dip

Cultural Context

Mexican street corn, or elote, is a popular street food in Mexico, typically grilled and slathered with mayonnaise, cheese, and spices. This dip captures the essence of that dish, making it a favorite for gatherings and parties, where it can be enjoyed with chips or as a side.

MexicanMXappetizer
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 ears corn
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno (optional)
1/2 cup cotija cheese
1 tablespoon chili lime seasoning
1/4 cup cilantro (mixed in)
additional cotija cheese (for garnish)
additional cilantro (for garnish)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

1

Grill the corn directly on the grates for about 5 minutes, then rotate and grill for another 5 minutes until desired char is achieved.

2

Remove the corn from the grill and place it on a cutting board.

3

Once cool enough to handle, scrape the corn kernels off the cob, being careful not to cut too deep.

4

Scrape kernels from about 3 ears of corn into a bowl.

5

Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise to the bowl with the corn.

6

Add 1/2 cup sour cream to the bowl.

7

Pour in 2 tablespoons lime juice.

8

If desired, add chopped jalapeno for crunch and kick.

9

Add 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese to the mixture, reserving some for garnish.

10

Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon chili lime seasoning.

11

Mix in 1/4 cup cilantro into the bowl.

12

Combine all ingredients together with a spoon, adjusting with more mayo or corn as needed.

13

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.

14

Garnish the dip with additional cotija cheese and cilantro on top.

15

Serve with tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers, or use as a topping for tacos.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

grillcutting boardmixing bowlserving bowlspoon

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Elote DipCorn Dip
Local Name: dip de elote callejero

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