This delicious elote dip recipe combines the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn with a creamy and cheesy base. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion. Made with fresh ingredients and a hint of spice, this dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or grilled meats. Get ready to wow your taste buds with this irresistible elote dip!
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the corn for about 10-12 minutes, rotating occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Cut the kernels off the cobs and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder.
- Stir well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the grilled corn kernels to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Transfer the elote dip to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve the dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or grilled meats.