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Ultimate Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

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Make this creamy, cheesy, and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Dip. It captures the taste of authentic elote and is perfect as an easy appetizer for any gathering or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (plus more for topping)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a medium oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained corn, drained Rotel, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, Cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, if using.
  4. Mix in the fresh lime juice. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Spread the dip mixture evenly into your prepared skillet or baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with extra Cotija cheese and a light dusting of chili powder before serving hot with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For a quick cold street corn dip, skip the baking step. Mix all ingredients and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • If you prefer a smoky flavor, lightly char the corn kernels in a dry skillet over medium-high heat before mixing them into the dip.
  • Serve this crowd pleaser dip with sturdy tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

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