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close up photo of elote dip made with corn, mayo, Mexican cheese and spices

Elote Dip Recipe

Elote Dip or Mexican Street Corn Dip is a delicious take on elotes, a classic Mexican street food of corn on the cob covered in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, fresh lime juice and cilantro— this elote corn dip combines all those amazing flavors into an easy to eat appetizer or party dip!
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Course Appetizer
Servings 4
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups whole-kernel yellow corn can be frozen, canned or cooked corn off the cob
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese queso fresco or feta cheese can also be used
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook corn kernels in butter until the corn gets a nice char, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in minced garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes. The corn should have a nice golden color.
  • Once fully cooked, add the corn to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add mayo, Mexican cheese, diced jalapeno, chili powder, lime juice and cilantro to the bowl.  Stir until combined.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with tortilla chips and/or other dippers.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Keyword party dip
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