Name: Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups grilled corn kernels (from about 4 ears of fresh corn or frozen roasted corn); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream); 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese; Juice of 1 large lime; 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (remove seeds for less heat); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder

Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Dip

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A creamy, smoky, and spicy Mexican street corn dip that combines grilled corn, mayo, crema, cotija cheese, and chipotle peppers for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Author: paula
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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4 cups grilled corn kernels (from about 4 ears of fresh corn or frozen roasted corn)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Juice of 1 large lime
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder

Instructions

Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Husk and clean 4 ears of fresh corn, then grill, turning every 2-3 minutes until all sides have a nice char, about 10-12 minutes total. If using frozen corn, roast in a hot skillet for 5-7 minutes until lightly charred. Let cool.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice kernels off the cobs into a large mixing bowl, keeping kernels intact.
Add mayonnaise, Mexican crema (or sour cream), and lime juice to the bowl. Stir gently until smooth and creamy.
Add minced chipotle peppers, minced garlic, crumbled cotija cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Add smoked paprika or chili powder if desired.
Fold in chopped fresh cilantro gently.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or chipotle as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Grilling the corn is essential for smoky flavor. For a smoother dip, pulse in a food processor but keep it chunky for best texture. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. Can substitute vegan mayo and cashew cream for a vegan version.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
Calories: 140
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 7
Protein: 4

Keywords: Mexican street corn dip, elote dip, creamy corn dip, chipotle dip, party dip, potluck recipe, spicy corn dip

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