Hot Mexican Street Corn Dip

I am a huge fan of dips, especially cheesy ones. I don’t need an entree and can make a meal out of chips and dip. No shame. This elote corn dip is so fast and easy to make. I can’t think of an easier dip to whip up. It’s perfect for parties, potlucks, and tailgating. Almost no one can resist melted cheese with juicy corn in a creamy mixture spiked with lime juice, a serrano chile for just a touch of heat, chili powder, paprika, and garnished with fresh cilantro to amp up the Mexican-inspired flavors. This recipe reminds me so much of Mexican street corn. Not corn on the cob known as Elote Asado, or grilled corn on the cob. Rather, I’m talking about street corn in a plastic cup, with Mexican crema (similar to our sour cream) and mayo stirred in, topped with cotija cheese or simply referred to as queso, a squirt of lime juice, and seasoned with chile to taste. It’s quintessential street food, eaten from a plastic cup with a plastic spoon. It tastes even better if you’ve had a few margaritas first.

Mexican Corn Dip Ingredients

The ingredients are so easy and straight forward in this Mexican street corn dip recipe. You’ll need:

Canned corn (or frozen that you thaw and drain) Mexican crema or sour cream Mayonnaise Shredded cheese (I used white cheddar; if you happen to have cotija on hand, add it as a garnish) Serrano chile or jalapeno pepper Lime juice Chili powder Smoked paprika or paprika Cilantro

Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.

How to Make Mexican Street Corn Dip

Making hot Mexican corn dip from scratch couldn’t be simpler! Here’s an overview of the recipe:

What to Serve with Street Corn Dip

Pretty much any chip, cracker, or vegetable pairs well with Mexican corn dip. A few of my favorites include: 

Baked tortilla chips Pretzels or pretzel thins Ritz crackers Celery sticks Potato chips 

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