Description
Elote, also known as Hot Mexican Corn Dip, is a flavorful and creamy dish inspired by Mexican street corn. Roasted corn kernels are combined with a zesty mixture of mayonnaise, chicken stock, hot sauce, lime juice, and spices, then topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. This dip is perfect for scooping with tortilla chips and can be customized to be mild or spicy according to your preference.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 cup mayonnaise plus 1/2 cup sour cream)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about the juice of 1 large lime)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated or crumbled Cotija cheese
- Tortilla chips (for scooping)
Instructions
- Roast the Corn: Begin by roasting the corn. For grilling, place the corn still in the husks over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until the husks are well-charred, about 5 minutes. If using an oven, roast the corn with husks on at 350°F for 30 minutes. Once roasted, set aside to cool until safe to handle.
- Remove Kernels: After cooling, carefully remove the husks and silk, then cut the kernels off the cobs and set them aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large saucepan or skillet, combine the mayonnaise, chicken stock, Cholula hot sauce, fresh lime juice, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir these ingredients together well.
- Cook Corn with Sauce: Add the corn kernels to the saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and warm the mixture through, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors evenly.
- Add Spices: Stir in the ground red chili powder and adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences for heat.
- Serve: Transfer the warm corn dip into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with freshly grated or crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve immediately with plenty of tortilla chips for scooping and enjoy!
Notes
- Elote dip captures the essence of Mexican street corn in a deliciously scoopable format.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and hot sauce to customize the spice level to your liking.
- Using sour cream alongside mayonnaise adds a tangy richness, but you can use only mayonnaise for a creamier texture.
- This dip is best served warm for optimal flavor and creaminess.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 607 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg
