Street Corn Dip
Street Corn Dip is a creamy, flavorful delight that captures the essence of Mexican street corn, or elote. Perfect for gatherings, this easy-to-make dip combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and a blend of cheeses for an irresistible treat. Serve it warm with crunchy tortilla chips and watch it disappear at parties or cozy nights in. Everyone will be asking for your secret!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the sweet corn, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and lime juice before serving with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added spice, substitute cheddar with pepper jack cheese or mix in diced jalapeños. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat before serving.