How to Make Creamy Elote Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most popular street foods in Mexico is elote, which is a delicious grilled corn on the cob that is typically slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, and chili powder. The combination of flavors and textures is absolutely irresistible, and it's no wonder that elote has become a favorite snack all over the world. But what if you could enjoy the flavors of elote in a different format, like a creamy and luscious dip that is perfect for parties and gatherings? Well, that's exactly what we're ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ears corn, shucked
  • 2 medium green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina®)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
  • ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill corn for 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Transfer corn to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut kernels off the cobs.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and jalapeno and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in corn and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle chile powder over the top and garnish with cotija cheese.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 225mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 287mg