Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

Elote corn dip in black bowl with garnish.

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

This quick and creamy Mexican corn salad uses frozen corn, cotija cheese, and your favorite elote seasoning to pack tons of flavor with minimal effort. No grill, no stress — just stir and chill. It’s ready in 20 minutes and always a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large skillet or sauté pan
Mixing Bowl
Spatula or large spoon
Cutting board
Citrus juicer
Serving bowl or platter

Ingredients

22 oz frozen corn white or yellow
1 fresh jalapeño finely chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup cotija cheese crumbled (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
½ cup cilantro chopped (reserve some for topping)
4 oz can green chiles drained
½ cup green onion chopped
1 lime juice of
2 teaspoon elote seasoning to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
paprika for garnish

Instructions

Optional: In a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, add the frozen corn and cook for 7–10 minutes until lightly charred. Stir occasionally but let it sit a bit so it browns.
Once the corn cools slightly, add it to a bowl along with the jalapeño, green chiles, and green onion. Stir to combine.
Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, elote seasoning, cilantro, cotija cheese, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Transfer to a serving dish. Add cotija, elote seasoning, paprika, and cilantro for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

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Notes

Storage Store Elote corn dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze This dip does not freeze well, but it can be made up to 1 day ahead.

Reheat: Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Substitutions

Mayonnaise and Sour Cream: Swap with Greek yogurt or a plant-based mayo for a lighter or dairy-free option.
Cotija Cheese: Substitute with queso fresco, feta, or parmesan.
Jalapeño: Use chopped green bell pepper for no heat, or serrano for a spicier dip.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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