Elote Dip

Name: Elote Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ears corn on the cob, husks removed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Â½ cup mayonnaise; Â½ cup sour cream; Â½ cup green onions, chopped; 4 ounces (1 can) green chilies; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Â½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Â¼ cup feta cheese crumbles; Â½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbles, divided; Â½ teaspoon chili powder; Â½ teaspoon salt; Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish); Tortilla chips (for serving)

Creamy Elote Dip made with grilled corn, green chilies, sour cream and cheese makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion.

Jessi Heggan

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Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jessi Heggan
Featured In: Florida Farm & Family

Ingredients

4 ears corn on the cob, husks removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup green onions, chopped
4 ounces (1 can) green chilies
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbles, divided
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat grill to 450 to 500 degrees.
Brush corn with oil and place on the grill. Grill for about 15 minutes, rotating the corn every 3 to 4 minutes to char each side evenly. Remove from grill and allow corn to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to cut corn kernels off cobs. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, green chilies, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, feta, ½ cup cotija cheese, chili powder and salt. Add the corn kernels and stir until completely combined.
Transfer mixture to an ovenproof skillet and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons cotija cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly, then broil on high for 1 minute to brown the top.
Let dip cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm with tortilla chips.