Description
This Mexican Street Corn Dip, inspired by Elote, combines creamy cheese, tangy lime, spicy jalapeños, and sweet corn for a deliciously hot appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 16 oz. low-fat cream cheese (room temperature, 2 bricks)
- ½ cup sour cream (Greek yogurt or mayo can be substituted)
- 2 cups freshly shredded pepper jack cheese (divided; Mexican blend can be used for milder flavor)
- 4 oz. low-fat feta cheese (crumbled; Cotija cheese can be substituted)
Vegetables and Add-ins
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 30 oz. canned corn (fully drained and rinsed, 2 cans; fresh or defrosted frozen corn can be used)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (chopped; seeds can be kept for extra spice or removed for milder taste)
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside for later use.
- Blend Base Mixture: In a high-powered blender or mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, hot sauce, fresh lime juice, and 1 cup of the shredded pepper jack cheese. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a large bowl. Add the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, drained corn, crumbled feta cheese, chopped jalapeño, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Optionally sprinkle additional cheese on top for extra cheesiness. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is hot, bubbly, and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with extra cilantro, feta cheese, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Serve warm with chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Using low-fat cream cheese and feta keeps the dip lighter without sacrificing flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño seeds according to your preferred spice level.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor—avoid bottled juice for best results.
- For a milder cheese option, substitute pepper jack with Mexican blend cheese.
- Step-by-step photos often help ensure the perfect creamy and bubbly texture.
- This dip can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 361 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 764 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
