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Loaded Mexican Street Corn Dip

Creamy loaded Mexican street corn dip with cotija cheese and tortilla chips.
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This warm, creamy dip captures all the smoky, tangy magic of authentic elote in a shareable form. Made with simple pantry staples and corn, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for parties and gatherings. It's quick to prepare and always disappears first.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned and drained, or frozen and thawed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for topping)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. If desired, char the corn in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes for deeper flavor. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the corn, 3/4 cup of the cotija cheese, all of the shredded Monterey Jack, cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice to the bowl. Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese over the top.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra cilantro and chili powder. Serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetables.

Notes

For a lighter version, use light cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Feta can substitute for cotija. Pat canned or frozen corn very dry to prevent a runny dip. The dip can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving.

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