Elote Dip

Online recipe · as published / commonly shared

6 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min · Total 28 min

We wrote this recipe in the Joy of Cooking style. Every amount, time and step comes from the source's recipe card.

Mexican street corn made into a dip. Serve it hot from the oven or cold.

For both versions, heat in a large skillet over medium-high heat:

1 – 2 Tbsp vegetable or avocado oil

Add to the skillet and spread into an even layer:

4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) if using frozen kernels, thaw them

2 fresh jalapeno peppers seeded and diced

Cook, without stirring, for about 3 minutes. Stir and cook another 2-3 minutes without stirring again. Set aside, off the heat.

In a mixing bowl, combine:

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sour cream

2 Tbsp lime juice fresh is best

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp ancho chile powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional

2 Tbsp minced cilantro

Whisk the mayo mixture until smooth.

Stir in:

the corn and jalapeno mixture

Then stir in:

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

To Serve Dip Hot

Before charring the corn and jalapeno, preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8” cast iron skillet or similarly sized oven safe serving dish/skillet.

Spread the mixture into the skillet and top with:

1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

And half of:

1/4 tsp Tajin seasoning

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Sprinkle with the remaining Tajin and additional minced cilantro:

additional cilantro for garnish

Add a squeeze of lime juice:

additional squeeze of lime juice for garnish/serving

Then serve with tortilla chips.

To Serve Dip Cold/Room Temperature

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish/bowl. Then top with the cotija cheese, tajin seasoning, and additional minced cilantro.

Citations

The Chunky Chef · Mexican Street Corn Dip: https://www.thechunkychef.com/mexican-street-corn-dip/
Allrecipes · Elote Dip / Mexican Street Corn Dip: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/272597/mexican-street-corn-dip/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=Elote+Dip
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Reference: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy (2000). Publisher: Clarkson Potter, 2009 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0307587725.

We put this together for personal use. See the citations. This is not a cookbook reprint.