Description
Elote Dip is a creamy and vibrant appetizer that captures the delicious essence of traditional Mexican street corn. This easy-to-make dip blends sweet grilled corn, tangy lime, and creamy cheese, making it perfect for parties or cozy gatherings. Serve it with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a flavorful treat your friends will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ears fresh corn, grilled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat grill to medium-high. Husk corn and grill for 10-12 minutes until lightly charred.
- Cut Corn Off: Let corn cool, then cut kernels into a large bowl.
- Mix Base: In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in grilled corn, queso fresco, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with more cheese and cilantro, and enjoy with tortilla chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg