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Mexican-American🍳 Medium

Roasted Elote Dip

45 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
6servings
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A creamy, smoky, and tangy warm dip inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring charred kernels and salty cotija cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings:6
  • 4 cups Frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 whole Jalapeño, seeded and diced(optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Spread the corn kernels on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until they begin to char and turn golden brown.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise.

  4. 4

    Add the roasted corn, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt to the cream mixture.

  5. 5

    Fold in half of the cotija cheese and half of the chopped cilantro until well combined.

  6. 6

    Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

  7. 7

    Bake for 10-15 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving with tortilla chips.

Nutrition per Serving

345

Calories

8g

Protein

22g

Carbs

26g

Fat

2g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

580mg

Sodium

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