Mexican Corn Dip

This delicious elote-inspired dip is a gameday gem that provides a tasty twist to traditional Mexican street corn.

No Nebraska tailgate is complete without at least one dish that features.... you guessed it: CORN! This quick and easy dip is a delicious spin on traditional Mexican street corn, and it will almost certainly become a staple in your gameday spread for many seasons to come!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 4 cups of fire roasted canned sweet corn

• 1 jalapeño (seeded & diced)

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (finely chopped)

• 1 clove of minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• 1 lime (juiced)

Instructions

1. In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add corn and diced jalapeño, and let it cook (stirring occasionally) for ~10 minutes until the corn is caramelized and slightly roasted / charred along the edges.

2. Stir in mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, and lime juice until evenly combined

3. Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips