Description
Creamy Mexican street corn dip celebrates the rich flavors of traditional elote with a zesty blend of roasted corn, tangy crema, and spicy seasonings. Guests will crave this easy-to-make party favorite that brings authentic Mexican street food straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) sour cream (light)
Protein Addition:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sliced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare a 400°F (200°C) oven, creating the optimal environment for a delectable, bubbling dip.
- Gently fold softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, and vibrant green onions in a mixing bowl until harmoniously blended.
- Carefully incorporate ingredients using a spoon, preserving the distinctive texture of bacon and onion fragments for a rustic, chunky consistency.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into a greased baking dish, ensuring even distribution and potential easy cleanup with aluminum foil lining.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the dip to transform for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, effervescent surface.
- Extract the piping hot dip, presenting it alongside an array of accompaniments like crusty bread, crisp crackers, fresh vegetables, or golden fries.
- Immerse yourself in this culinary masterpiece, relishing the rich, creamy essence and complex flavor profile with each indulgent scoop.
Notes
- Adjust bacon crispness by pre-cooking to desired texture, ensuring maximum flavor without compromising dip’s creamy consistency.
- Swap full-fat dairy with low-fat alternatives for healthier version without sacrificing rich, indulgent taste.
- Customize heat level by adding jalapeños or red pepper flakes for those craving extra spiciness.
- Make ahead and refrigerate mixture up to 24 hours before baking, allowing flavors to meld intensely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg