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Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

Close-up of a bubbling hot street corn dip (elote dip) in a cast iron skillet, topped with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro.

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A creamy and flavorful street corn dip, perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly.
  6. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, prepare the dip up to step 4 and refrigerate. Bake before serving.
  • You can also serve this dip chilled.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro and cotija cheese before serving.

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