Description
Transform classic flavors into a creamy delight with this Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe. Perfect for any gathering, this warm dip captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn, or elote, featuring a rich blend of cheeses, spices, and sweet corn. With minimal effort required, simply toss your ingredients into a slow cooker and let it work its magic. Whether you’re hosting game day, a family barbecue, or enjoying a cozy night in, this dip is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Pair it with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cotija cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning (optional, for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine sweet corn, cubed cream cheese, sour cream, both shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, diced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours until heated through and melted.
- Stir occasionally for even consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro and additional cotija cheese before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of jalapeño or chili powder. Experiment with different cheese combinations to suit your taste.