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Creamy Elote Mexican Street Corn Dip

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A smoky, creamy, and spicy Mexican street corn dip featuring charred fresh corn kernels blended with a tangy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for parties, game nights, or solo snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as a substitute)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for brushing corn before grilling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush ears of corn with oil.
  2. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until kernels have visible char marks and smoky aroma, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Let corn cool slightly, then carefully slice kernels off the cob into a bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  5. Fold in crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Add jalapeño if using.
  6. Add charred corn kernels to the creamy mixture and gently fold until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Optional: Cover and chill dip for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle extra cotija and chili powder on top. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

If dip is too thick after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of milk or more sour cream to loosen. Avoid over-charring corn to prevent bitterness. Fresh lime juice and cilantro brighten the dip. Can be served chilled or warm (bake at 350°F for 15 minutes). For dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt, vegan mayo, and vegan cheese alternatives.

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