Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe

Golden bubbly Mexican street corn dip in white baking dish topped with melted cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, red onions, and crumbled feta with tortilla chips on the side

5 from 1 vote

This creamy Mexican street corn dip transforms classic elote flavors into an irresistible party appetizer. Rich cream cheese meets tangy lime and smoky spices for a dip that disappears faster than you can refill the chip bowl.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings:12

Course:Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine:Mexican

Calories:185kcal

Cost:$8.75

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

16 ounces low-fat cream cheese room temperature, 2 bricks
½ cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons hot sauce I used Frank's RedHot
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 1 lime
2 cups freshly shredded pepper jack cheese divided
30 ounces canned corn fully drained and rinsed, 2 cans
4 ounces low-fat feta cheese or Cotija cheese crumbled
1 jalapeño pepper chopped, leave seeds for spice
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

1 9×13 inch baking dish For baking the corn dip until bubbly
1 High-powered blender or mixer To blend cream cheese mixture smooth
1 Large mixing bowl To combine all ingredients together
1 Oven Preheated to 350°F for baking

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a high-powered blender or mixer, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, hot sauce, lime juice, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Blend until fully combined.
Scoop the cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and add the remaining one cup of cheese, the corn, feta, pepper, onion, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly. Garnish with more cilantro, feta, and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 60gCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

The secret to perfect Mexican street corn dip lies in getting that cream cheese completely smooth and letting those bold lime and spice flavors meld together. This tastes even better the next day when all the flavors have had time to marry.