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Elote Street Corn Dip

Elote Street Corn Dip is an easy appetizer recipe inspired by delicious Mexican street corn. Great with chips or as a topping to so much more!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword corn dip, elote, street corn
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces whole kernel corn drained
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • cup cotija cheese
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium heat, combine the corn and butter and cook until the butter has melted.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, or until the corn has started on char on some pieces.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer the buttery corn to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the cheese, mayo, sour cream, parsley, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic and stir together well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy this served with warm tortilla chips!
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Notes

If corn is in season, fresh corn cut off the cob is even more delicious!