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The BEST Creamy Baked Elote Dip: Authentic Mexican Street Corn Flavor

A spoonful of creamy, cheesy elote dip being lifted from a baked casserole dish with a golden-brown crust.
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Make this creamy, cheesy Elote Dip inspired by Mexican Street Corn. This easy baked appetizer is perfect for game days and gatherings, delivering bold, zesty flavor with every scoop.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Tajin seasoning, plus extra for topping
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a medium oven-safe skillet or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until the base is smooth.
  3. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, Tajin seasoning, and lime juice into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  4. Fold in the drained corn and the drained Rotel mixture gently.
  5. Transfer the mixture to your prepared skillet or baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Cotija cheese over the top of the dip.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is lightly golden and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with extra Tajin seasoning before serving.
  9. Serve your warm corn dip immediately with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can roast the corn in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes before mixing it into the dip.
  • If you prefer a Crockpot Elote Dip, combine all ingredients except the topping cheese, cook on low for 2 hours or high for 1 hour, then top with cheese and bake or broil briefly until melted.
  • Cotija cheese is key for authentic flavor; do not substitute it entirely.

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