Elote Dip Recipe
This Mexican street corn dip recipe tastes just like an elote (Mexican street corn). It is the perfect combo of sweet corn and savory tart cheese. Plus, it’s a lot easier to eat, AND you get tortilla chips. Win!
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Ingredients
- 10 cobs corn (fresh)
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 cup salted butter ((1 stick))
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 5 -6 ounces Cotija cheese
- 2 -3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- tortilla chips (for serving)
Steps
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Husk the corn and use a sharp knife to chop the corn off of the cob. Chop up 1/4 of a red onion.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the corn and onion.
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Let the corn and onion cook for about 8-10 minutes, until the corn is starting to brown and stick to the pan.
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Add the garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Let the mixture cool slightly.
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Chop the cilantro. Put the cheese in a bowl and use a spoon or fork to crumble it.
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Add mayonnaise, Cotija, and cilantro and stir to combine.
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You can serve this dip warm, room temperature, or cold, though I love it best when it is slightly warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cobs corn | 10 | - | - |
| red onion | 0.25 | - | - |
| salted butter | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| paprika | 0.75 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 150 |
| chili powder | 0.75 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 300 |
| & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt | 1 | - | - |
| cracked black pepper | - | - | - |
| mayonnaise | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| -6 ounces Cotija cheese | 5 | - | - |
| -3 tablespoons cilantro | 2 | - | - |
| tortilla chips | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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