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Flavorful Street Corn Elote Dip with Roasted Jalapeño and Cotija

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A creamy, smoky, and spicy street corn dip featuring roasted jalapeño and tangy cotija cheese, perfect for parties and quick snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 large roasted jalapeño, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (smoked chili powder preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the jalapeño by placing it directly on a gas burner flame or under a broiler, turning every 2-3 minutes until skin is blackened and blistered on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a towel; let it steam for 10 minutes.
  2. Once cooled, peel off the blackened skin, slice the jalapeño open, remove seeds and membranes, then chop finely and set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fresh corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until some kernels show golden brown spots, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  5. Fold the toasted corn and chopped roasted jalapeño into the creamy mixture. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  6. Gently mix in about 3/4 cup of the cotija cheese, saving the rest for garnish.
  7. Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Before serving, sprinkle remaining cotija cheese and freshly chopped cilantro on top.

Notes

Roasting the jalapeño is key for smoky flavor; remove seeds to reduce heat. Use fresh lime juice for brightness. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute vegan mayo, sour cream, and cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: street corn dip, elote dip, roasted jalapeño, cotija cheese, party dip, Mexican appetizer, creamy dip, spicy dip

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