Creamy Elote Street Corn Dip
A quick and easy smoky roasted corn dip blended with creamy cheese, mayo, sour cream, and a hint of spice. Perfect for casual get-togethers and crowd-pleasing snack cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the ears of corn lightly with olive oil, then place them directly on the grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are nicely charred and smoky. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Stand each ear of corn upright on a cutting board and carefully slice the kernels off with a sharp knife. You should have roughly 3 cups of roasted corn kernels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the roasted corn kernels and crumbled cotija cheese to the creamy base. Mix gently to keep some texture in the dip.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. If too thick, add a teaspoon or two of water or extra lime juice to loosen.
Notes
If you prefer a smoother dip, pulse in a food processor. Add diced jalapeños for extra heat or swap mayo and sour cream for vegan alternatives to make it dairy-free. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Fresh cilantro is best added just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 of the rec
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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