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Flavorful Elote Street Corn Dip Recipe Easy Homemade with Cotija and Lime Chips

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A creamy, cheesy street corn dip featuring smoky roasted corn, tangy lime, and salty cotija cheese, served with zesty lime tortilla chips. Perfect for quick snacks or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • Corn kernels (from 3-4 ears fresh, or frozen/canned as substitute)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (60 ml)
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 4–5 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for tossing tortilla wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange corn kernels in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway, until slightly charred and golden.
  2. While corn roasts, cut tortillas into 6 wedges each. Toss with olive oil, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Spread on another baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  4. Fold warm roasted corn into the creamy mixture, then gently mix in most of the crumbled cotija cheese, reserving some for topping.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro for freshness.
  6. Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle remaining cotija cheese and a dash of chili powder on top. Serve with lime chips.

Notes

[‘Roasting the corn is essential for smoky sweetness.’, ‘Use room temperature mayo and sour cream for creamier texture.’, ‘Fold cotija cheese gently to avoid grainy dip.’, ‘Watch lime chips closely to prevent burning; flip halfway through baking.’, ‘Can prepare corn and chips ahead; assemble dip just before serving.’, ‘For dairy-free, use vegan mayo, sour cream, and cheese alternatives.’, ‘Adjust spice level with cayenne, jalapeños, or hot sauce as desired.’]

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Keywords: elote dip, street corn dip, cotija cheese dip, lime chips, Mexican appetizer, easy dip recipe, roasted corn dip

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