My cousin Lani has been making this corn dip for every family get-together in the summer for years, and every time it disappears so fast. I make a point to eat at least 3x my share of it before even bothering to grab a hot dog from the grill (sorry family, I’m the reason you didn’t get any amazing dip…I’m in it for the win.) My niece Ella requested this Mexican corn dip for her graduation party a few weeks ago. I volunteered to make it because then I knew I would be able to pin Lani down for the recipe. Lani is one of those amazing cooks who makes amazing food with seemingly no effort. I know it looks all fun and games here on the blog, but if you actually saw me working in my kitchen, I’m sweatin’. (“Wait, was is 1/4 of salt or 1/2 teaspoon??”) Lani just freestyles it and everything comes out incredible. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Sure Lani. Thanks for NOTHING. (One of the top recipes on my site was me trying to recreate a random side dish she made for dinner one time. Obviously that one turned out okay.) But she tried the dip at the party and said it’s even better than when she makes it. She’s probably just buttering me up, but I’ll take it. Next I want to get her guacamole recipe, but I know she’ll be like Karen, just get some avocados and smash them up with lime juice and add some–and I’ll be like, BUT HOW MANY AVOCADOS LANI and she’ll be like CALM DOWN IT’S JUST GUACAMOLE. #charlatan (Update: it really is kind of embarrassingly easy, and it is my favorite guacamole ever.) Lop off all that corn. It makes a big ol’ mess on your counter. It’s worth it to get that freshness! Don’t forget to sharpen your knife blade. It makes a big difference when you can easily and quickly shave the kernels off. Have you ever had Cotija? It’s a dry Mexican cheese. It’s so good on salads, barbacoa, tacos, burrito bowls. It is a flavor you must have when making this elote dip. It usually comes in a round block. You can find it either in the cheese aisle or over with the deli cheese. You simply put a chunk in a bowl and use a fork to break it up. Finally, you add the cilantro and mix it all together. If you’re a cilantro hater you can leave it out. But do try to convert yourself, hater. You’re missing out. Plus it adds a nice color pop. This would be the perfect summer appetizer to bring to your 4th of July parties coming up! If you make this recipe, share it on Instagram using the hashtag #TheFoodCharlatan so I can see it! I love that. Sausage Cream Cheese Dip Recipe (Slow Cooker) « this one is perfect for a fall game day Carol’s Legendary 7 Layer Dip « I don’t know anyone who can resist this stuff (me included)! Pimiento Cheese Dip « if you don’t know this southern classic, it’s time to try it! Fresh Bruschetta Lentil Dip « Sounds weird, but it’ a favorite of mine! Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip « always a crowd pleaser! Whipped Ricotta Dip from Ahead of Thyme Chaat Dip (Indian Party Dip) from Yellow Thyme How to Make Carne Asada « watch out because once you make this at home, the stuff you get at restaurants will pale in comparison Better than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice « gorgeous green color and tons of flavor The Best Chicken Tacos « make these in the crockpot or on the stovetop Traditional Tejano Carne Guisada (Braised Beef for Tacos) « I love how saucy this is Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad « so refreshing with any Mexican meal The Best Tres Leches Cake « literally the best end to ANY taco, enchilada, or burrito dinner Nopales (Cactus Sauteed with Onion) from Adan Medrano Sopes de Pollo from Beyond Mere Sustenance
