Description
This is the ultimate warm, cheesy, and bubbly Mexican Street Corn Dip, inspired by the tangy, slightly spicy flavors of traditional Elote. It’s incredibly easy to make and perfect for your next party or game day gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Cotija cheese, divided
- 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
- 1/2 cup cooked, shredded chicken (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium oven-safe skillet or small baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese and 1/4 cup of the Cotija cheese.
- Add the drained corn, shredded chicken (if using), red onion, minced jalapeño, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Mix everything well until fully combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste. Remember Cotija cheese adds saltiness.
- Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
- Top the dip with the remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/4 cup Cotija cheese.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese topping is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving immediately with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except the top layer of cheese. Cook on LOW for 2 hours or HIGH for 1 hour. Top with remaining cheese and cook until melted, about 10 more minutes.
- If you skip the chicken, the dip remains vegetarian.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor.
- Cotija cheese is key for authentic flavor; substitute with Parmesan only if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven Baked or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg