Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip 

Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer inspired by the popular Mexican street food, elote. This dip combines sweet corn with a rich blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cotija cheese, seasoned with chili powder and lime juice, and garnished with fresh cilantro. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or a casual snack at home.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled or roasted, or frozen and thawed)

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema

• ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus extra for topping)

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Prepare the Corn:

   • If using fresh corn, grill or roast the ears until slightly charred. Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob.

   • If using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry to remove any excess moisture.

2. Mix the Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared corn, mayonnaise, sour cream (or crema), crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and chopped cilantro.

3. Season and Adjust:

   • Stir the mixture until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

4. Serve:

   • Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

   • Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 220 kcal

• Protein: 4g

• Carbohydrates: 18g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Sugars: 6g

• Fat: 15g

  • Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 15mg

• Sodium: 180mg

• Calcium: 60mg

• Iron: 1mg