Cast-Iron Mexican Street Corn Cream Cheese Dip

Name: Cast-Iron Mexican Street Corn Cream Cheese Dip
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp canola oil; 1/2-1 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 (4-oz.) jar chopped pimentos, drained; 1 (8-oz.) pkg cream cheese; 1/4 cup crumbled cojita cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lime Wedges, for serving; Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips, for serving

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A classic Southern appetizer is a block of cream cheese and a jar of pepper jelly. It's always a winner and a crowd favorite from tailgates to baby showers. Now, bring that block of cheese to another beloved dish: Mexican street corn. The cream cheese is baked until it's warm and scoopable, and the corn and peppers get crisp and juicy in the hot skillet. Dive right into the cream cheese, scoop up some corn, and you have the perfect bite of this crowd-friendly appetizer.

By

Giovanna Vazquez

Published on September 8, 2024

Southern LIving Elote Cream Cheese Spread in the pan ready to serve — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

22 mins

Servings:

8 to 10

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
3 cups fresh corn (from 3 ears)
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 (4-oz.) jar chopped pimentos, drained
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cojita cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges and tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

Make oil mixture:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a shallow 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. until it reaches 225°F to 250°F, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add crushed red pepper. Set aside.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cook corn:

Add chili powder and shucked corn in same skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, 5 to 6 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Remove pan from heat. Stir in pimentos until combined.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Bake cream cheese:

Nestle cream cheese block in the center of corn mixture.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is warmed through and lightly golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Add toppings:

Drizzle corn mixture with oil mixture.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Top with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Cast-Iron Mexican Street Corn Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients

Directions

Make oil mixture:

Cook corn:

Bake cream cheese:

Add toppings:

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