Description
A quick, creamy, and spicy dip that captures the essence of Mexican street corn (Elote) using just five main ingredients. Ready in 20 minutes, this skillet dip is perfect for parties, movie nights, or weeknight comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1–2 jalapeños (minced)
- 1–2 tablespoons lime juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Drain corn if using canned or thawed frozen corn. Mince jalapeños, crumble cotija, and soften cream cheese.
- Heat a 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add a tiny splash of oil or butter if using cast iron, otherwise skip.
- Add softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir gently with a spatula for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Do not rush or use high heat to prevent separation.
- Add sour cream and stir until combined. Add corn and stir to coat the kernels in the creamy mixture.
- Stir in crumbled cotija cheese and minced jalapeños. Cook for another minute to let flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with lime juice, salt, or more jalapeños as desired.
- Serve immediately while warm, topped with extra cotija, cilantro, or hot sauce.
Notes
Ensure corn is well-drained to prevent a watery dip. Soften cream cheese before cooking to ensure a smooth texture. Keep heat at medium or medium-low to prevent the cheese from breaking. This dip can be served warm or cold and stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the skillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: Mexican street corn dip, elote dip, skillet dip, cream cheese dip, jalapeño dip, party appetizer, 5-ingredient recipe, quick dip, creamy dip, gluten-free appetizer