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Creamy Grilled Corn Elotes Dip Recipe with Cotija and Tajin Crema

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A smoky, creamy, and tangy dip featuring grilled corn, Cotija cheese, and a spicy Tajin crema drizzle. Perfect for casual gatherings and quick snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Crema Mexicana or Mexican sour cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil or butter, for brushing the corn

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter.
  2. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until tender with grill marks and some charred spots.
  3. Allow the corn to cool slightly. Stand each ear upright and carefully slice downwards to remove the kernels.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  5. Fold the grilled corn kernels and crumbled Cotija cheese into the creamy base. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the Crema Mexicana or sour cream with Tajin seasoning for the drizzle.
  7. Spoon the dip into a serving dish, drizzle with Tajin crema, and sprinkle extra Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top.
  8. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or crunchy veggies like cucumber and jicama.

Notes

If the dip is too thick, add a splash of milk or more sour cream to loosen it. Use a serrated knife to cut kernels cleanly without crushing. Prepare the dip base while the corn grills to save time. For extra heat, add cayenne or chili powder to the Tajin crema. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; stir before serving.

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Keywords: grilled corn dip, elotes dip, Cotija cheese dip, Tajin crema, creamy corn dip, Mexican appetizer, party dip

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