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Baked Elote Dip

Creamy Baked Elote Dip: Your New Favorite Party Appetizer

Enjoy the flavors of Baked Elote Dip, a creamy and cheesy party appetizer that combines sweet corn and zesty spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Elote Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth and creamy.
  3. Fold in half of the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses into the creamy mixture.
  4. Add the corn kernels and chopped cilantro, folding them into your cheesy base.
  5. Lightly grease a baking dish and spoon the mixture into it, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  7. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  8. Allow to rest for a couple of minutes before serving warm with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake, making entertaining easy.

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