Easy Elote Dip

This Easy Elote Dip captures all the flavors of classic Mexican street corn in a quick and delicious dip.

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Prep Time 12

Cook Time 3

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings cups

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Sauté pan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 pound whole kernel corn about 3.5 cups
2 cloves garlic minced
1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayo
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 lime juice of
Kosher salt to taste
freshly-cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized. Add in the garlic, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Remove from heat and add the corn to a mixing bowl. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to five days.

Notes

Feel free to use frozen or canned corn. Or fresh corn cut off the cob that has been cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

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