If you’ve ever had elote in Mexico, you know it’s straight up delish. I make this elote dip whenever I wanna get those vibes in a quick recipe. It only takes 15 minutes and it’s super creamy, cheesy and spiced up just right. Serve it with tortilla chips or eat it by the spoon.
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How To Make Elote Dip
Step 1: In a cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat, combine the corn and butter. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often, or until the corn has started to sizzle and slightly char. Transfer the corn into a large serving bowl and allow it to cool for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2: Add the mayo, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, all of the seasonings, lime zest and juice. Stir together well.
Step 3: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with additional chili powder, cheese, and cilantro.
Serve warm with fresh corn tortilla chips!
Elote Dip Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 oz whole kernel sweet corn canned and drained or fresh corn kernels
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2-3 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp chili or chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 lime zest and juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat, combine the corn and butter. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often, or until the corn has started to sizzle and slightly char.
- Transfer the corn into a large serving bowl and allow it to cool for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Add the mayo, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, all of the seasonings, lime zest and juice. Stir together well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with additional chili powder, cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with fresh corn tortilla chips!
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredient Notes
- Corn: Drained canned or fresh corn kernels work great here. In a pinch, you can use thawed and drained frozen as well.
- Mayo or Sour Cream: You can sub in greek yogurt here for either ingredient.
- Cheese: Honestly the cotija cheese is legit important but in a serious pinch, feta will work as well.
- Lime: Grab lemon instead or toss in a little apple cider vinegar to pop those flavors.
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Serving Suggestions
- Go for corn tortilla chips!
- This dip goes hard served along with elote corn dogs, birria tacos, and blackened chicken enchiladas!
- Add to the picnic table along with some tequila lime chicken, and a delish cucumber and onion salad.
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It was pretty good! Had to add a couple additions like some milk to thin it as well as extra lime and lemon juice but with your own alterations it’s great!
So rich and flavorful! Can’t wait to make again! 🙂
oh my goodness this is my new favorite elote dip recipe!! It’s superb and I’m excited to make it again!
This dip was so unbelievably satisfying and tasty! We served it with some tortilla chips and it was a fun appetizer with our dinner tonight!
Such a delicious twist on the classic elote recipe. I couldn’t stop eating this delicious dip!
This is my kind of dip. I love that there’s no shame in eating it with a spoon if I’d like. Will be making on Taco Tuesday for sure.