Description
Indulge in the smoky, creamy goodness of this Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip that brings the flavors of elote dip to your table. Perfect for parties, game day, or a summer cookout, this appetizer is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dip Mixture
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped jalapeño (optional, for heat)
Serving
- Lime wedges and tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Mix the Dip: In a large mixing bowl, combine the smoked corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and optional jalapeño. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and top with extra cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder or paprika. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled with tortilla chips and lime wedges on the side.
Toss the corn with olive oil and spread it evenly on a baking sheet or grill pan. Place the pan in the smoker and smoke for 30–45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the corn is lightly charred and infused with smoky flavor. Remove from the smoker and let it cool slightly.
Notes
- You can use grilled corn or stovetop-roasted corn if you don’t have a smoker.
- Add diced red onion or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- This dip is perfect for game day, parties, or summer cookouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 dip
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
