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Flavorful Grilled Street Corn Elote Dip Recipe with Cotija and Tajín Perfect for Parties

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A creamy, smoky, and spicy grilled street corn dip featuring cotija cheese and Tajín seasoning, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (75 g)
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream (60 ml)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C) for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Grill the husked ears of corn directly on the grill, turning every 2-3 minutes to get an even char all around, for about 10-12 minutes until kernels are slightly blackened but not burnt.
  3. Remove corn from grill and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  4. Using a sharp knife, stand each ear upright on a cutting board and carefully slice down to remove the kernels, yielding about 2 cups (300 g) of kernels.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon Tajín until smooth and well combined.
  6. Fold in the grilled corn kernels, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, folding gently to keep kernels whole.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice or Tajín if desired.
  8. Serve immediately at room temperature or cover and chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Sprinkle extra Tajín on top before serving.

Notes

Use fresh corn for best smoky flavor; frozen corn can be used but should be sautéed to add color. For vegan version, substitute mayo with vegan mayo, cotija with seasoned tofu or nutritional yeast, and crema with coconut or cashew cream. Avoid overmixing to keep kernels intact. Best served fresh but can be chilled up to 24 hours. Sprinkle extra Tajín before serving for added flavor.

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Keywords: grilled corn dip, elote dip, cotija cheese, Tajín, party dip, Mexican street corn, creamy dip, smoky dip

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