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Delicious Grilled Elote Corn Dip Recipe with Cotija Cheese and Chili Lime

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A smoky, cheesy, and tangy grilled corn dip with cotija cheese and chili lime, perfect for parties and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and grilled (about 3 cups kernels)
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 204°C).
  2. Grill the husked corn ears directly on the grill grates, turning occasionally for even charring, about 10-12 minutes until kernels are smoky and have dark grill marks.
  3. Let the grilled corn rest for 5 minutes, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob into a bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold the grilled corn kernels and crumbled cotija cheese into the creamy mixture, stirring gently to keep some texture.
  6. Stir in chopped cilantro and minced jalapeño if using. Adjust seasoning with extra salt or lime juice as needed.
  7. Refrigerate the dip for at least 20 minutes to meld flavors, though it can be served immediately.
  8. Just before serving, garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

If the dip feels too thick, add a splash of milk or lime juice to loosen it without losing creaminess. Let the grilled corn rest before cutting to avoid watery dip. For a dairy-free version, substitute mayo and sour cream with vegan alternatives and use vegan cheese. If no grill is available, roast corn under the broiler for 10-12 minutes.

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Keywords: grilled elote dip, corn dip, cotija cheese dip, chili lime dip, party dip, Mexican street corn, elote, smoky corn dip

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