One Bite, Total Bliss: The Elote Dip Everyone Will Beg You For

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Introduction

Bring the bold, smoky, and creamy flavors of Mexican street corn right to your table with this crowd-favorite Elote Dip! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo parties, family cookouts, or a cozy snack night, this irresistible dip delivers flavor in every scoop.

Why You’ll Love This Mexican-Inspired Elote Dip

This Elote Dip is packed with creamy mayo, tangy crema, roasted corn, zesty lime, and bold spices—everything you love about Elote (Mexican street corn), just in a dip-friendly format. Imagine the smoky sweetness of charred corn kernels mingling with the tangy creaminess of mayo and sour cream, all elevated by a medley of vibrant spices and zesty lime juice.

What sets Elote Dip apart is its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Sweet corn provides a natural sweetness and crunch, while creamy mayonnaise and sour cream lend richness and depth – a true celebration of Mexican flavors.

It’s one of my go-to recipes when I want a quick win that brings big smiles and even bigger flavor.

Perfect for:

• Cinco de Mayo celebrations 🎊
• Game day snack tables 🏈
• BBQ and cookout sides 🍖
• Anytime you need a dip that disappears fast!

Ingredients Checklist – What You’ll Need

Fresh Ingredients

• 4–6 ears of corn (shucked)
• 1 diced onion
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 2 diced jalapeños
• 2 limes (zest + juice)
• 1 tbsp garlic
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Creamy & Cheesy Add-Ins

• ½ cup mayo
• ½ cup sour cream (or crema)
• 1 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp AP seasoning
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp cumin

For Serving

• Corn tortillas (to fry or use store-bought chips)
• Oil for frying

How to Make Elote Dip: Step-by-Step Instructions

One of the beauties of Elote Dip is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this delectable dip in no time.

Step 1: Roast the Corn

Start with fresh or canned corn kernels and brush each ear of corn with olive oil or butter, season with AP seasoning, and roast on a grill or in the oven until slightly charred and tender (about 10–15 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Dice Your Veggies

While the corn roasts, dice your onion, red bell pepper, jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat), garlic, and cilantro.

Step 3: Sauté the Flavor Base

Once the corn is nice and tender, cut the corn off the cob and add it to a hot skillet with the diced onion, peppers, jalapeños, and garlic.

(If you want to get crazy here, you could add some bacon or chorizo.)

Sauté for 5–7 minutes. Add lime zest and juice (the acidity is refreshing and balances the heaviness from the mayo/crema), plus your seasonings: salt, chili powder, cumin, and chicken bouillon. Stir well and cook 1–2 more minutes.

Step 4: Let It Cool

Once your corn and veggies have had some time to sauté, remove the skillet from heat and let the corn mixture cool to room temperature—this step is key to keeping your creamy base smooth!

(This is important so that the fat doesn’t separate from the mayo and crema etc).

Step 5: Mix the Creamy Base

In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Step 6: Combine and Chill

Fold the cooled corn and veggie mixture into the creamy cheese base. Stir to fully combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors marry.

Step 7: Fry the Tortillas

Heat oil to 350°F. Fry corn tortillas until golden and crispy, about 1–2 minutes per side. Place on a wire rack and sprinkle with salt immediately.

Step 8: Serve and Celebrate!

Scoop your Elote Dip into a serving bowl and top with extra cotija, cilantro, or a sprinkle of Tajín if you like. Serve with warm tortilla chips and dig in!

Bring Cinco De Mayo Home 🇲🇽

This Elote Dip is the ultimate celebration of Mexican street flavors. Whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo bash or just craving something bold and creamy, this dish delivers every time.

Don’t forget to grab our custom seasoning blends to make this recipe even more irresistible!

Elote Dip with a Twist?

Check out my Elote Queso Dip if you want to turn this dip into a fun appetizer for your next party, family dinner, or get-together!

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