Mexican Style Street Corn Dip

MEXICAN CORN DIP. Never did I think I’d love a dip so much…

this recipe

For Drew’s 30th birthday in June we had a little fiesta with some friends, and Mexican corn dip was on the menu – I couldn’t stop eating it. My mother-in-law had found the recipe on Pinterest and I knew I needed to find a way to recreate the recipe for you all.

This corn dip is a take on Mexican street corn, or “Elote”.

What is Mexican street corn?

Essentially it’s grilled corn on the cob, slathered in a little crema or mayonnaise and dusted with cotija – a hard cheese (from cow’s milk) that originated in the town of Cotija, Mexico. Oh, and a little spice like chili powder or cayenne.

It’s kind of amazing… If you see it on a menu at an authentic Mexican restaurant, you should get it. No ifs, ands, or buts – just do it.

So now that you’re familiar with the Mexican street corn and I have you super pumped about it, are you ready for DA DIP?

The dip version of this Mexican street corn means you can scoop up the goodness with chips but you can totally eat it by the spoonful as well.

Mexican Inspired Corn Dip

Here’s What You Need:

• Corn
• butter
• garlic
• mayo (or yogurt! see notes)
• cotija cheese (special Mexican cheese, highly recommend for a more authentic version. If you have a Mexican market or specialty grocery store near you, I’d check it out. You might be able to find at major retailers now as well)
• red bell pepper
• chili powder
• lime juice
• green onion
• cilantro

How you make it

• Choose how you want to prepare the corn – boiling it, grilling it, or using canned corn works too.
• Cook the garlic and corn together in a skillet with some butter.
• Add in red bell pepper, mayo, cotija, spices, lime and cilantro; stir until well mixed and you are DONE.
• Seriously, that’s it. 

Serving Suggestions

• With chips for a party appetizer
• As a taco topper for Taco Tuesday
• Side dish (by the spoonful)
• On top of a salad

The possibilities are basically endless. It heats up well and also can be enjoyed cold.

However you decide to enjoy it, get your taste buds ready for some deliciousness…

And let me know if you try it! Leave a review on the blog so others can see what you think too 😀

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