Description
Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, zesty appetizer that captures the flavors of traditional elote in a delightful dip. Combining sweet corn, fresh lime juice, and rich cheeses, this dish is perfect for any gathering—be it a summer barbecue or a cozy game night. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, and watch it become the star of your snack spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (regular or Greek)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Remove husks and silk from fresh corn. Grill or boil until tender.
- Cut Off Kernels: Once cooled, slice kernels off the cobs into a large bowl.
- Mix Creamy Ingredients: In another bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold in corn kernels and crumbled feta until evenly combined.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra feta and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg