Elote Dip

This Elote also called Mexican Street Corn🌽 dip is creamy & filled with flavor. Topped with melted spiced butter, cilantro & crumbly white cheese. Served it with some tortilla chips, get ready for it to disappear in a flash!

This recipe makes two servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• dash of cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 fresh jalapeño, diced and seeds removed
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• juice of half a lime
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Mix the spices. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add the corn, jalapeño, garlic and a pinch of salt & pepper. Cook until the corn is softened, 5 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the sour cream. Cook until warmed throughout. Add lime juice.
4. In a ramekin, melt butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Mix in spices. Heat for another 30 seconds in two 15 second intervals.
5. Spoon the dip into a wide serving bowl. Pour the butter spice mixture on top. Sprinkle with the cheese and cilantro. Serve warm with lots of tortilla chips! You could also add a drizzle of hot sauce like Cholula. Enjoy!