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Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Mexican Street Corn dip brings traditional "elote" flavors into a dip that is easy to make and fun to serve. It is creamy, crunchy, and bursting with delicious flavor!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or cooking oil)
- 2 1/2 cups corn (fresh cooked (grilled) corn is best - can also use canned, about 2 cans, divided)
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno (optional)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons Tajín (or to taste, plus a little for garnish)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (Tapatio, Cholula, Franks, or Valentinas -- or favorite hot sauce)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet and sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes or until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Reserve 1/2 cup corn. Add 2 cups corn and jalapeño (optional) and sauté until corn is warm.
- Add salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons tajin. Stir until combined.
- Add cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and hot sauce and stir until combined and melted. Remove from heat and add mayo, sour cream, and lime juice.
- Prepare an 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray and pour the corn mixture in.
- Bake at 375℉ for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with remaining corn, Cotija, tajin, and cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- For a more creamy dip, add another 8-ounce block of cream cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
504IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 504IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.