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Easy Baked Mexican Street Corn Dip

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Make this creamy, cheesy Mexican Street Corn Dip, also known as Elote Dip, for your next gathering. It is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained corn, drained Rotel, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of Cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), and lime juice. Mix everything well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  4. Season the dip mixture with salt and pepper to your preference.
  5. Transfer the street corn dip mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly throughout.
  7. Remove the dip from the oven. Sprinkle the top with extra Cotija cheese before serving.
  8. Serve this flavorful corn dip warm with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, you can lightly char the drained corn kernels in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes before mixing them into the dip.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • This dip works well in a slow cooker set to low for 2 hours if you prefer not to bake it.

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