Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe
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.
Print Pin Servings : 12
Calories : 185kcal
Cost : $8.75
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
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
Instructions
- 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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving : 60g | Calories : 185kcal | Carbohydrates : 8g | Protein : 7g | Fat : 15g | Saturated Fat : 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 1g | Monounsaturated Fat : 4g | Cholesterol : 45mg | Sodium : 320mg | Potassium : 145mg | Fiber : 1g | Sugar : 4g | Vitamin A : 650IU | Vitamin C : 12mg | Calcium : 180mg | Iron : 0.6mg