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Elote Dip

If there's a dip that can change your life, it's this Cheesy Elote Dip that's sweet, spicy, and a bit tangy from the lime juice! It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect appetizer to make for some last minute guests. All you need is some tortilla chips to enjoy with. You get the crispy cheese on top and creamy corn on the inside for the best of both worlds!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Yields4 to 6
Servings4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet corn
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise, more or less to taste
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cotija, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 jalapenos, diced
  • cayenne powder, optional for heat
  • diced red onion, optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. To a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cotija, cilantro, jalapenos, and optional cayenne powder or red pepper flakes, and red onion.
  3. Mix together well and trasfer to a large skiller or any oven safe baking dish.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Then turn the oven to broil and roast on top for 2 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Take out of the oven and serve warm with tortilla chips to enjoy!