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Warm and Cheesy Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

Close-up of hot mexican street corn dip with bubbly, browned cheese topping and fresh cilantro.
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Make this warm, creamy, and cheesy Mexican Street Corn Dip, also known as Elote Dip. It captures the bold, zesty flavor of traditional street corn and is perfect for parties or game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional garnish: extra cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained whole kernel corn and thawed corn kernels.
  3. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, cotija cheese, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice to the bowl.
  4. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until everything is well combined and creamy.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Serve this dip hot with sturdy tortilla chips, corn chips, or fresh vegetable sticks like bell pepper strips or carrots.
  • For a smokier flavor, roast the corn kernels in a dry skillet before mixing them into the dip.
  • If you prefer more heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.

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