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My Mexican Street Corn Dip has the most amazing flavors! It’s cheesy and creamy, with a kick of jalapeno and tajin seasoning. Easy to make in under 30 minutes. Every bite will have you coming back for more!
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Mexican Street Corn Dip
A while back, I made this hot Mexican Corn Dip appetizer for an event, and it was a huge hit. After making it for my family and seeing how much they loved it, I knew I had to share it here.
What really sets this Elote Dip recipe apart is that it uses the most delicious blend of spices, including tajin seasoning. I am in love with using tajin seasoning on fruits and vegetables. It elevates every dish!
Plus, it is so creamy! Two types of cheeses plus cream cheese and sour cream make this the creamiest dip recipe you will ever try.
Street Corn Dip Recipe Ingredients
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- butter
- corn kernels
- jalapeno pepper
- chili powder
- salt and pepper
- tajin seasoning
- garlic paste
- cilantro
- lime
- cotija cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- corn chips or tortilla chips to serve
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob and Mexican recipes you are going to love this recipe. It is simply delicious! It’s perfect to bring to Cinco de Mayo parties!
Mexican Corn Dip Recipe
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, tajin seasoning, salt and pepper, lime zest, and cilantro to a bowl. If using garlic powder instead of paste, add that as well. Mix together until fully combined, then set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir garlic paste into the pan (if using paste), then add the diced jalapeno and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add corn kernels and continue to cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the corn softens.
- Turn the heat to low and add the cream cheese mixture to the skillet with the corn. Mix until fully blended together. Once combined, add cotija cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Fold together until the cheese melts and everything is well-combined. Add a few squeezes of lime juice, then dish out from the skillet into a bowl. Top with additional cheese and cilantro, plus sliced green onions if desired, and serve with corn chips.
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Mexican Corn Dip Recipe Tips:
- Make sure to turn the heat to low when adding the cream cheese mixture. You don’t want anything to burn while you’re mixing the dip, but keeping it over low heat will help melt everything together!
- You can find tajin in the ethnic spice section of your grocery store.
- You can find cotija cheese in the ethnic cheese section of your grocery store.
- How to dice jalapenos: Dicing jalapenos may seem tricky, but I promise, it is not. Here is how to cut a jalapeno.
- How to zest a lime: It’s very easy to zest a lime, and the flavor of lime zest is so perfect for this recipe. Here’s how to zest lime.
Street Corn Dip FAQs
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time. Complete the recipe as instructed, then store until ready to serve.
Reheat over medium-low in a skillet until the dip reaches its original consistency and is heated through.
To adjust the spice level of this Mexican elote dip, change how much jalapeno you use. For more spice, use more diced jalapeno, and for less, use a bit less.
Tajin seasoning is a Mexican seasoning blend of ground red chilies, sea salt, and lime. It’s zesty and has a kick of heat, and is so delicious in Mexican recipes! In Mexican cuisine, tajin is used for more than just savory foods. In fact, it’s a popular choice to sprinkle on pineapple or a Mexican fruit salad. That should tell you how delicious this seasoning is! It is found in the ethnic spice section of your grocery store.
Corn Dip Variations
I love playing around with this recipe and having some fun with the flavor combinations.
- Substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt
- Instead of cotija cheese, try using feta cheese
- Add some avocado on top
- Green chiles are a wonderful addition to this recipe
- This recipe is also delicious with pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar cheese
- Want a little more spice? Add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or sprinkle on some hot sauce
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Check out all my favorite Mexican Dips! Plus, this dip is one of my favorite football foods – get more Super Bowl Food Ideas!
Did you try this recipe for Mexican street corn dip? I would love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below and a rating!
📋 Recipe
Street Corn Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese 1 package, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 3 cups corn kernels approx. 4 ears of corn
- 1 jalapeno pepper seed and stem removed, diced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- a pinch salt and pepper
- ½ tsp. tajin seasoning
- 2 tsp. garlic paste or 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. cilantro approx. + more to serve
- zest from 1 lime
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ½ cup cotija cheese + more to serve
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- corn chips to serve
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, tajin seasoning, salt and pepper, lime zest, and cilantro to a bowl. If using garlic powder instead of paste, add that as well.Mix together until fully combined, then set aside.8 oz. cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise, 1 tsp. chili powder, a pinch salt and pepper, ½ tsp. tajin seasoning, zest from 1 lime, 1 Tbsp. cilantro
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir garlic paste into the pan (if using paste), then add the diced jalapeno and cook for 2-3 minutes.2 Tbsp. butter, 2 tsp. garlic paste, 1 jalapeno pepper
- Add corn kernels and continue to cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the corn softens.3 cups corn kernels
- Turn the heat to low and add the cream cheese mixture to the skillet with the corn. Mix until fully blended together. Once combined, add cotija cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Fold together until the cheese melts and everything is well-combined.Add a few squeezes of lime juice, then dish out from the skillet into a bowl.Top with additional cheese and cilantro, plus sliced green onions if desired, and serve with corn chips.1 lime, ½ cup cotija cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, corn chips to serve
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Notes
- Make sure to turn the heat to low when adding the cream cheese mixture. You don’t want anything to burn while you’re mixing the dip, but keeping it over a low heat will help melt everything together!
- How to dice jalapenos: Dicing jalapeno may seem tricky, but I promise, it is not. Here is how to cut a jalapeno.
- How to zest a lime: It’s very easy to zest a lime, and the flavor of lime zest is so perfect for this recipe. Here’s how to zest lime.
Heather says
Absolutely delicious. Thank you
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Heather! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
MJ says
Hi! Will this recipe still turn out good with canned and/or frozen corn? Thanks!
Em Beitel says
Hi MJ! Definitely, it should still be delicious with canned or frozen corn. Frozen would probably be best, although you can use either. Just let it thaw as you usually do before using for this recipe. If you use canned corn, drain the corn first. Canned veggies tend to have some added sodium too, so I would taste check before adding any more salt.
Alli says
Hi! Do you ever serve this room temperature?
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Alli! You could certainly let it cool down before serving, or even chill it, but I wouldn’t recommend letting it sit out for too long at room temp since it has so much dairy. However, it does taste amazing after cooling. Enjoy!
Mary Gilbert says
Hi!
This sounds amazing!
I want to make this for a picnic potluck. Would you recommend a small crockpot to keep warm? Or could I microwave then put out?
Thank you!
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Mary! I would love to hear how it goes over for your potluck! This dip is honestly delicious even when it isn’t fully warm, so you could simply microwave and put it out if you’d like (just don’t let it sit out too long, as it has dairy), but keeping it warm in a small pot sounds like a great idea as well. Either way should work out well. Thank you for your question!