Description
Baked Elote Dip is a creamy, mouthwatering appetizer that captures the vibrant essence of Mexican street corn. This delicious dip combines sweet corn, rich cheeses, and zesty lime for a flavor explosion that pairs perfectly with crispy tortilla chips or fresh veggies. Easy to whip up, it’s the ideal crowd-pleaser for any occasion—from game day to cozy movie nights. Get ready for everyone to come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, chili powder, and lime juice until well mixed.
- Fold in chopped cilantro for extra freshness.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg