Description
Mexican Street Corn Dip combines creamy low-fat cream cheese with spicy jalapeno, tangy lime, and a medley of cheeses and corn for a flavorful appetizer inspired by traditional elote. This baked dip is perfect for parties or casual gatherings, delivering all the taste of Mexican street corn in a cheesy, creamy dip form.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 16 oz low-fat cream cheese (room temperature, 2 bricks)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 cups freshly shredded pepper jack cheese (divided)
Mix-ins
- 30 oz canned corn (fully drained and rinsed, 2 cans)
- 4 oz low-fat feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped, seeds optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend Cream Base: In a high-powered blender or mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, hot sauce, lime juice, and 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese. Blend thoroughly until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the creamy cheese mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese, drained corn, crumbled feta cheese, chopped jalapeno, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Dip: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top for a cheesier crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional fresh cilantro, crumbled feta, and extra hot sauce if desired. Serve warm with chips or crackers.
Notes
- Use fresh or defrosted frozen corn as alternatives to canned corn for different textures and flavors.
- Adjust the jalapeno seeds to control the spice level according to your taste.
- Substitute Cotija cheese for feta for a more authentic Mexican flavor.
- For a milder dip, substitute pepper jack with a Mexican blend cheese.
- Step-by-step photos can be helpful for visual guidance when preparing this dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 361 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 764 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
