5 from 60 votes
5-Minute Elote Corn Dip (No Cream Cheese)
This 5-Minute Elote Corn Dip blends thawed fire-roasted corn with mayonnaise, scallions, garlic, chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, and cotija cheese for a creamy, tangy snack. It requires no cream cheese and is quick to prepare, making it ideal for serving with tortilla chips or as a light appetizer that combines charred corn sweetness with bright, zesty flavors.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
66 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn thawed, frozen, fire roasted
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons scallion white and light green parts, finely chopped (reserve tops for garnish)
- 1-2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder more to taste and garnish
- ½ lime juiced, more to taste
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons cotija cheese or grated parmesan, crumbled
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen corn according to package directions, or by placing it in a bowl of water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Drain, if in water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients until combined, then stir in the thawed corn until coated. Taste test for salt and spice levels, adjusting as needed.
- Serve with tortilla chips or in cups and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- You can prepare this dip up to a day in advance and keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days to maintain freshness.
- This dip does not freeze well, but leftover dip can be creatively repurposed in various dishes during the week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.