Description
This Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip) is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer inspired by classic Mexican street corn. Made with a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, fresh corn, spicy jalapeno, and a mix of cheeses, it’s baked until bubbly and perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy & Cheese
- 16 oz. low-fat cream cheese (room temperature, 2 bricks)
- ½ cup sour cream (Greek yogurt and mayo also work as alternatives)
- 2 cups freshly shredded pepper jack cheese (divided) or Mexican blend cheese for a milder flavor
- 4 oz. low-fat feta cheese or Cotija cheese, crumbled
Produce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (leave seeds for extra spice or remove for milder flavor)
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Other
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 30 oz. canned corn, fully drained and rinsed (2 cans); fresh or defrosted frozen corn also work
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set it aside while you prepare the dip mixture.
- Blend Ingredients: In a high-powered blender or mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, hot sauce, fresh lime juice, and 1 cup of the shredded pepper jack cheese. Blend these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in Remaining Ingredients: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a large bowl. Add the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, the drained corn, crumbled feta or Cotija cheese, chopped jalapeno, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Stir everything thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. For an extra cheesy topping, sprinkle a little more shredded cheese on the surface if desired.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted, hot, and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the dip with additional chopped cilantro, crumbled feta or Cotija cheese, and a drizzle or dash of hot sauce for an attractive, flavorful finish. Serve warm with chips, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for a different tang or creaminess.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno and hot sauce to customize the level of spiciness in the dip.
- Using fresh corn or thawed frozen corn will provide a fresher taste but canned works well for convenience.
- If you prefer a milder cheese flavor, use a Mexican cheese blend instead of pepper jack.
- For a richer flavor, consider using full-fat cream cheese and cheese varieties.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and baked right before serving to save prep time during gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Dip, Elote Dip, creamy corn dip, baked corn dip, appetizer, party dip, jalapeno dip, cheesy corn dip
