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Elote Corn Dip
- Servings: 8
- 2 tbsp harissa chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 2 tbsp EVOO
- 1 Spanish onion, chopped
- 1c corn, raw (about 1 ear)
- 1c corn, grilled (about 1 ear)
- 1/3 c sour cream
- 1/3 c mayo
- 1/3 c 5% Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3/4c cotija cheese
- 1/4c cilantro, chopped
- Instructions:
- 1. Mix the spices. In a bowl combine the chili powder, paprika, cayenne and a pinch of salt.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add the corn and spice mix. Cook until the corn is softened, 5 minutes.
- 3. Combine half the cotija, lime juice, mayo, sour cream, & Greek yogurt in a bowl.
- 4. Once cooled, combine sour cream mixture with the corn and onion.
- 5. Char one ear of corn, mix half into the mixture & set aside other half to garnish on top.
- 6. Fold in the chopped cilantro & transfer to plating bowl.
- 7. Garnish with cilantro leaves, charred corn pieces and the rest of the cotija.
- 8. Serve with pita, grilled chicken skewers & assorted crudité.