Name: Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp smoked paprika; ½–2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained); 2 garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 6 oz cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup sour cream; 4 tbsp salted butter; ⅓ cup olive oil mayo (or plain Greek yogurt); 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; ¾ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (divided); Kernels from 1 grilled corn ear, for topping; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Description

Creamy, zesty dip inspired by classic Mexican Elote flavors, featuring smoky spices, juicy corn, cream cheese, sour cream, and Cotija cheese. Perfect for parties with tortilla chips or veggies.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
½–2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
6 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup sour cream
4 tbsp salted butter
⅓ cup olive oil mayo (or plain Greek yogurt)
2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
¾ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (divided)
Kernels from 1 grilled corn ear, for topping
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes until soft. Add corn and sauté 6–8 minutes until lightly charred. Add garlic, cooking 30 seconds. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
In large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and butter until smooth. Stir in lime juice and half the Cotija cheese.
Add warm corn mixture to bowl and stir until creamy and blended. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer to serving bowl. Top with grilled corn kernels, remaining Cotija, and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature with chips or veggies.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best flavor or char frozen/canned kernels for smoky depth.

Lime juice is essential for brightness; don’t omit.

For extra heat, add cayenne or jalapeño slices.

Cotija cheese adds salty tang; feta can be a good substitute.

Serve warm for creamy texture or chilled for fresh summer vibe.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Appetizer, Dip
Method: Skillet / Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
Calories: 275
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: street corn dip, mexican elote dip, creamy corn appetizer, cotija corn dip, fiesta party dip