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Easy Baked Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

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Make this simple, creamy, and cheesy Mexican Street Corn Dip. It captures the bold, zesty flavor of elote in a warm appetizer perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
  • Optional: Chili-lime seasoning (like Tajin) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie dish or small oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained corn, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup of the Cotija cheese, cilantro, minced jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Top the dip with the remaining crumbled Cotija cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese topping is melted and lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra Cotija or chili-lime seasoning, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For a smokier flavor, roast the corn kernels in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until lightly charred before mixing them into the dip.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • This dip reheats well in the microwave or oven for leftovers.

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