Best Creamy Elote Dip Recipes

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ELOTE {HOT MEXICAN CORN DIP}



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Elote a.k.a. Hot Mexican Corn Dip is made with roasted corn in a creamy spicy sauce, everything we love about Mexican Street Corn in a fabulous scoopable Mexican Street Corn Dip. Make it as mild or spicy as you like!

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ears of corn
1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 cup mayonnaise plus 1/2 cup sour cream)
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about the juice of 1 large lime)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red chili powder (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
1/4 cup freshly grated or crumbled Cotija cheese
Tortilla chips (for scooping)

Steps:

  • GRILLING DIRECTIONS: Roast the corn, still in the husks, over medium high heat, until the husks are well-charred, about 5 minutes.
  • OVEN DIRECTIONS: Roast the corn, still in the husks, in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Set the roasted corn aside until it is cool enough to handle. Remove the corn kernels from the cobs. Combine the mayonnaise, chicken stock, hot sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan or skillet.
  • Add the corn to the saucepan and set the heat to medium. Warm everything through, stirring occasionally. Add the chili powder and adjust to taste.
  • Transfer the corn into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with plenty of tortilla chips for scooping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 607 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY ELOTE DIP



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If you like Mexican street corn, you'll love this rich and creamy dip. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears corn, shucked
2 medium green onions, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina®)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill corn for 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Transfer corn to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut kernels off the cobs.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and jalapeno and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in corn and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle chile powder over the top and garnish with cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 225.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ELOTE DIP



Elote Dip image

This tasty and easy dip is ready in just a few minutes and is very reminiscent of the Mexican street corn sold by cart vendors. Great served with Fritos® or corn chips.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Mexican crema (cream)
1 medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) package corn kernels, thawed
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 small serrano pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir Mexican crema, lime juice, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, salt, and cumin together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Add corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and serrano pepper. Mix until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 502.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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