This easy Mexican corn dip (aka elote dip) is so easy to make with canned corn and just a few ingredients! Whip this dip up for your next party or tailgate!

a bowl of elote with lime and chips around it.

I've been wanting to make this recipe because 1. Sean is allergic to eggs and most elote recipes are mayo based and 2. Cinco de Mayo is in a couple weeks and I want to be FESTIVE. I think we all need some festivity in our lives. Currently it's the end of April and it's snowing here in Michigan, so I'll take any excuse to be festive that I can.

There is some confusion about Mexican corn dip, Mexican street corn, elote, etc... First off, Mexican street corn is commonly called elote and it is essentially grilled corn on the cob covered in mayo, sour cream, herbs, cheese and spices. Sounds delicious, right? Well it's hard to find corn on the cob all year round here in the midwest, so canned corn or frozen corn it is.

a hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of Mexican street corn dip.

How to make Mexican Corn Dip (aka Elote)

This Mexican street corn dip could not be easier to make! Throw everything in a bowl and mix to combine!

Sour Cream: The whole recipe only called for ½ cup of sour cream. You can find a small container of it in the refrigerator section of the grocery store if you don't want to buy a big container.
Red onion: This Mexican corn dip recipe only calls for about ¼ cup which is about a ¼ of red onion, diced.
Cumin, Smoked paprika and Chili powder: These spices give the elote dip that zesty flavor.
Cotija cheese: YOU GUYS, this cheese is so good. I've never really realized it until now and it's a game changer. You can find it at most grocery stores!
2 cans of corn: You can use frozen corn here, but canned corn is so much easier. Just make sure to rinse and drain the corn before adding it to the bowl.
Lime: Can't forget about the lime juice for a nice zing! If you don't have a fresh lime, you can use lime from concentrate.
Cilantro: Because it wouldn't be elote dip without it!

Combine the sour cream, spices, lime, red onion and cilantro in the bottom of a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Next, drain and rinse the canned corn and place in bowl. Slowly fold the corn using a spatula. Top with more cotija cheese, cilantro and lime juice as desired!

Mexican corn dip with limes and cheese in a bowl.

How to eat

I recommend serving this Mexican street corn dip cold. The flavors are more robust and the lime really shows through. You can eat this dip multiple ways...

Dip tortilla chips in it
Eat it on top of tacos
As a side with fajitas or tacos
Using it as an ingredient inside a quesadilla
As a topping on tex mex burger or wrap

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Up close image of Mexican street corn elote with lime and cheese.

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