Description
Creamy Mexican street corn dip combines traditional elote flavors in a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Corn, cheese, and zesty seasonings create a delicious blend that brings festive southwestern comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears roasted corn
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tsp Tajin seasoning (or 2–3 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Kernel Preparation: Slice roasted corn kernels off the cob directly into a medium saucepan, ensuring all kernels are collected.
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine all designated ingredients in the pan, warming gently over medium-low heat while stirring continuously to prevent burning and promote even flavor distribution.
- Cheese Layering: Transfer the heated corn mixture into a cast iron skillet, generously topping with cotija and cheddar cheese for a rich, melty finish.
- Broiler Transformation: Position the skillet under high broiler heat, allowing the cheese to melt and caramelize into a golden-brown crust within 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Final Flourish: Remove from heat and immediately scatter freshly chopped cilantro across the surface, creating a vibrant and aromatic garnish that elevates the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
- Serving and Storage: Present the warm dip alongside crisp tortilla chips or warm tortillas, and store any remaining portions in a sealed container, consuming within three days to maintain peak taste and texture.
Notes
- Kernel Cutting Technique: Slice corn kernels carefully at a slight angle to prevent losing precious corn meat and ensure maximum flavor extraction.
- Stirring Strategy: Maintain consistent, gentle stirring to prevent ingredient scorching and guarantee even heat distribution throughout the mixture.
- Cheese Melting Mastery: Watch broiler closely during cheese topping phase; golden-brown crust develops quickly and can burn in seconds if unattended.
- Storage Smart Tip: Refrigerate leftover dip in airtight container, consuming within 72 hours for best taste and texture preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg