Elote Dip

If you love the bold, creamy, tangy flavors of traditional Mexican street corn, you're going to flip for this Elote Dip! It’s everything you love about elote—but in cheesy, scoopable, party-perfect form. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, taco night, or game day, this irresistible dip will be the first to disappear.

Course Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword Elote Dip, Mexican Street Corn Dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 311kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion diced
2 cans (15 ounces each) whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup mayo
½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1½ teaspoons chile lime seasoning (tajin)
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup cotija cheese
½ cup freshly chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded mozzarella or chihuahua cheese
Cilantro, tajin, and hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2 tablespoons butter
Add the onion and cook until tender.
1 medium onion
Add the corn, stir, and then spread into an even layer. Cook for 10-15 minutes with a lid on, stirring very occasionally, until corn is mostly toasted.
2 cans (15 ounces each) whole kernel corn
Remove from heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, add cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Beat until smooth and combined.
8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup mayo, ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
Add chile lime seasoning, chili powder, lime juice. Beat again until combined.
1½ teaspoons chile lime seasoning, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Add toasted corn mixture, cotiija cheese, and cilantro to cream cheese mix. Fold in gently.
1 cup cotija cheese, ½ cup freshly chopped cilantro
Transfer dip mixture to a 9"x13" baking dish or large skillet. Spread evenly.
Top with shredded cheese.
2 cups shredded mozzarella or chihuahua cheese
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
Once cooked top with more fresh cilantro, tajin, and hot sauce, if desired.
Cilantro, tajin, and hot sauce

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