Go Back
+ servings
Baked Elote Dip

Delicious Baked Elote Dip Recipe with Creamy Cotija Cheese

This Baked Elote Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer inspired by Mexican street corn, combining sweet corn, spices, and Cotija cheese.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 132

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6 whole scallions, thinly sliced dark green portion kept separate
  • 16 ounces frozen corn kernels or 3 cups fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin or Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote Seasoning Blend
  • 4 ounces ⅓-less-fat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • 7 ounces Cotija cheese, grated (1¾ cups)
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • 10-inch ovenproof skillet

Method
 

  1. Adjust an oven rack in the center and another 6 inches from the broiler, and preheat to 350℉.
  2. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the scallion greens for garnish. Add the white and light-green parts to the skillet along with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the corn and seasoning. Continue to sauté until the corn starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until it is fully incorporated.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and fold in the sour cream along with ¾ cup of the Cotija. Transfer to the oven and bake until the edges start to bubble and brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheese over the top and transfer to the rack under the broiler. Broil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn't burn.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the reserved scallion greens and some cilantro over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSodium: 272mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh corn when in season. Watch the broiler closely as it can burn quickly.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!