Description
Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip is a smoky, creamy, and tangy appetizer inspired by the popular elote street corn. Packed with grilled corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, and a blend of Mexican spices, this dip is perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups grilled or smoked corn kernels
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add the grilled corn kernels, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, grill fresh corn on the cob before cutting kernels off.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead for better flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg