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The Best Baked Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

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Make this creamy, cheesy Mexican Street Corn Dip, also known as Elote Dip. It is a quick, warm appetizer perfect for game days or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel, drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a small oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained corn, drained Rotel, mayonnaise, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, Mexican blend cheese, 1/2 cup of the Cotija cheese, cilantro, red onion, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and minced jalapeño if you are using it.
  3. Stir all ingredients together until they are fully mixed.
  4. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly throughout.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the top with extra Cotija cheese.
  7. Serve the warm Mexican Street Corn Dip immediately with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can lightly char the corn kernels in a dry skillet before mixing them into the dip.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • You can prepare the dip mixture up to one day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.

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