Mexican Street Corn Dip
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Mexican Street Corn Dip (elote dip) is a delicious and easy to make party dip, perfect for Cinco De Mayo or any time of year, really!
Sweet corn and cotija cheese come together to make the tastiest appetizer dip ever. Grab some tortilla chips, or a big spoon, because this is about to become your new favorite Mexican side dish, and will absolutely be a huge hit at your next Cinco De Mayo party.
Looking for more party dip recipes? Try this Maryland Crab Dip or this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip next!
Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe
This easy Mexican Corn Dip recipe is the ultimate party dip! It has all the flavors of Mexican street corn, but in dip form. Sweet corn and cotija cheese are tossed with a chili mayonnaise that makes this dip so good. Serve it warm, cold, or room temperature.
You might have tried this Roasted Beet Hummus or this Olive Oil Bread Dip. Today I’ve got another super delicious dip recipe perfect for an appetizer, side dish, or game day.
It’s also great for Cinco De Mayo, so keep this recipe in your back pocket!
If you want to give something similar but different a try, give this Cheetos Street Corn a try sometime!
Whenever I have to bring a dish for a party, tailgate, or get-together with friends, I like to keep it simple. Everyone rolls their eyes when you walk in the door with something that needs to be reheated. Especially if there are lots of other things that need to go in the oven, microwave, or on the stove.
I want my friends and family to enjoy what I brought, so if I’m waiting in line to heat up my dish all the guests will fill up on whatever is already on the table!
My solution? Bring something that can be enjoyed hot, cold, or room temperature! AKA this Mexican Corn Dip. It doesn’t require many ingredients and can be thrown together in less than 15 minutes. Make it right before you head out the door or prep it ahead of time.
INGREDIENTS FOR MEXICAN CORN DIP
Just 10 ingredients and one pan bring this Mexican Corn Dip to life. Oh and it’s a one-pan recipe! Those are my favorite because the cleanup is easy and the instructions are simple.
You might like to add different cheeses like cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese or even cream cheese but I like it to be more authentic with the cotija cheese. You can also add in chopped green onions, red bell pepper or green chilis!
Here’s what you need to make Mexican Corn Dip:
- yellow corn (fresh or frozen)
- jalapeño pepper
- garlic
- cotija cheese (or feta cheese)
- lime
- mayonnaise
- butter
- olive oil
- chili powder
- fresh cilantro
Plus tortilla chips or corn chips for dipping!
If you don’t like the heat from jalapeño peppers, you can substitute bell peppers instead. I suggest using a green bell pepper, but any color will do.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN CORN DIP
This Mexican Corn Dip comes together in less than 15 minutes! It’s so easy to throw together last minute or right before you leave the house if you’re bringing it to a party.
You can even serve it right out of the pan if you’re cooking it in a cast-iron skillet. They make awesome presentations! If you don’t have one already, you can find them for a pretty decent price at your local grocery store or you can just grab this cast iron skillet from Amazon!
Mexican Street Corn Dip Instructions
- First, add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet and heat it on medium-high heat until the butter has melted. Then add the jalapeño and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it begins to char. Next, add the corn and the garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- While that cooks, combine the mayonnaise, chile powder, cilantro, lime zest, and juice from half the lime in a medium bowl. I usually do this in the bowl I’m going to serve the dip in.
- When the corn is finished, add it to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture and toss to combine. Then mix in the cotija cheese crumbles, squeeze the remaining lime juice over the corn and top it with more cilantro and cotija cheese.
SOME QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE
What is Elote?
Elote (pronounced eh-loh-tay) is also known as Mexican street corn. It’s served on the cob, slathered with mayonnaise and sour cream, and seasoned with spices like chili pepper, chipotle power, cumin, and salt.
Then it’s typically sprinkled with cotija cheese and fresh lime juice.
WHAT KIND OF CORN SHOULD I USE?
I used frozen sweet white corn. In the summer I prefer using fresh corn on the cob, but you can also use canned corn if needed.
If you’re using fresh corn on the cob, you’ll want about 8-10 ears of corn. You can cook the corn before removing the corn kernels to make it even easier. In the summer I like to char the corn on the grill to make this Mexican Corn Dip.
SHOULD I SERVE MY DIP HOT OR COLD?
Mexican Corn Dip can be served right out of the skillet, chilled, or room temperature. That’s why it’s the best dip ever! I like to serve mine with corn chips or tortilla chips for dipping.
How Long Can You Leave a Party Dip Out?
The general rule of thumb for leaving perishable items out is that they shouldn’t be sitting at room temperature for more than two hours.
Since there is cheese in this recipe, I recommend serving it cold if you are going to leave it out for a while. That should give you about 3 hours before you enter the danger zone.
HOW LONG CAN I STORE MEXICAN CORN DIP?
Mexican Corn Dip can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and reheated in the microwave to your liking. Or you can enjoy it cold.
MORE TOPPINGS FOR MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
I added more cotija cheese and cilantro to my Mexican Corn Dip but you can also add sliced jalapeños, diced red pepper, cubed avocado, or bacon crumbles. Load it up with all the toppings and call it a loaded Mexican Corn Dip!
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- Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili
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Try These Party Dip Recipes Next
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Mexican Street Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen sweet white corn
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Melt butter with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno, stir to coat, then saute for 1-2 minutes until it begins to char. Add the corn and the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, chili powder, cilantro, lime zest, and juice from half the lime in a large bowl.
- Add the corn to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture, toss to combine. Then mix in the cotija cheese crumbles and cilantro. Squeeze the remaining lime juice over the corn and top with more cilantro and cotija cheese.
