Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Dip

This Mexican street corn dip is the perfect blend of spicy, tangy and savory flavors. It so fun and easy to make at home!

Recommended Equipment

• Slow Cooker: The perfect size and shape for a dip!

Before You Begin…

If you’re roasting your own corn, then get those cobs out on the grill and get those tasty grill marks on the corn!

What is in Mexican Street Corn Dip?

I can’t stop eating this hot street corn dip! It’s so tasty and it comes together so quickly. Here is what you will need:

• Base: Plain Yogurt, Mayo, Lime Juice, White Vinegar
• Cheeses: Cotija Cheese and Mexican Shredded Cheese
• Add-ins: Diced Green Chiles, Fire Roasted Corn, Green Onions, Chorizo
• Seasonings: Chili Powder, Cayenne, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Can I Use Frozen or Canned Corn?

Yes, either one will work, but nothing will have the fresh delicious flavor of corn on the cob. If you need to use frozen corn, make sure to let it thaw and dry any excess water. Canned corn needs to be drained thoroughly. You can roast canned or frozen corn to get that charred smoky flavor in the oven or on the stove top in a cast iron skillet.

Why is it Called Street Corn?

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a common street food that you can find in Mexico. It is grilled corn on the cob that is then lathered in mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and cotija cheese.

Variations for Street Corn Dip

There are all sorts of things you could do to change things up on this dip recipe depending on your favorite flavors.

Additions: diced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, black beans (drained and rinsed), bacon crumbles, avocado, tajin seasoning

Substitutions: swap sour cream for the plain yogurt, or add pepper jack cheese instead of the Mexican shredded cheese (either all or part of it)

Removals: you can totally eliminate the chorizo

You can also go totally crazy and eat this dip cold. Just mix everything together and let it sit in the fridge for an hour or so to let the flavors meld.

How to Eat Mexican Corn Dip

You all know that I am obsessed with dips of all shapes, sizes and flavors! I’m honestly not picky when it comes to what vessel is going to transport this dip to my mouth, but here are some ideas:

• Tortilla chips
• Baguette slic

Flavorful and tender marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs can be cooked on the grill or baked in the oven. We eat a great deal of chicken in this house and this is one of my favorite ways to cook boneless skinless thighs in the oven.

With just a little pre-planning, this makes a great weeknight meal. My oldest son compares the taste of this chicken to his favorite restaurant chicken dish, which makes this “fancy” tasting enough for a special occasion meal too, in my book!

Marinated Chicken Thighs

Boneless skinless chicken thighs soak up all the flavor of this tangy, savory marinade. The marinade itself is a simple blend of soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.

After whisking all the ingredients together, just pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and let it marinate.

The more time you can devote to marinating the chicken thighs, the better the flavor will be.

How Long to Marinate Chicken Thighs

I’ve made this chicken many different times now and marinating the chicken for the full 24 hours makes a big difference in the flavor for this recipe. 

While the chicken technically takes 24 hours to prepare, nearly all of that time is completely hands-off.

Start the chicken marinating on a Sunday afternoon and you’ll have yourself a delicious Monday night dinner!

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this chicken marinade:

• olive oil
• soy sauce
• Worcestershire sauce
• red wine vinegar
• lemon juice
• dry mustard
• black pepper

Baking Boneless Chicken Thighs

Boneless chicken thighs are often easier to prepare and

Easy Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Save this recipe for easy baked boneless skinless chicken thighs for a quick chicken dinner recipe ready in just 30 minutes!

This easy chicken thighs recipe is for those busy evenings when dinner would just be far too much work and the whole family is pacing the kitchen for food.

Chicken thighs are affordable, full of flavor, foolproof, and always end up juicy! And this recipe is so versatile, it can be served with just about anything! We will give you some suggestions down below.

Easy Dinners

I remember as a kid my mom would occasionally bust out a very easy dinner, which looking back now I know that meant she was probably exhausted from being our mom, but back then I thought she was just being awesome. Easy dinners would range from sausage links and Grandma’s Czech fried potatoes (you MUST make them), or baked bbq chicken to things as easy as hot dogs and mac n cheese in that big silver pot, chicken nuggets or even fruit and toast. Yes, this easy baked chicken thighs post is actually going to be all about the fruit and toast thing.

You see, fruit and toast was actually a favorite Saturday night dinner at our house growing up. Our family had 5 kids, 2 bunnies, a cat, and later a dog. Which is hilarious if you know me now. Anyway, Mom would be so busy and by the time Saturday hit dinner was the last thing she wanted to worry about.

All summer she had worked hard to bottle (can) fruit for us and we loved busting out a can of raspberries and some hot, buttered toast. Now that I’m the mom I’ve tried to do the same, but Cade will not have it. “Fruit and a piece of toast is not dinner. I’ll be starving!” has been heard coming from Cade’s mouth. He would much rather go out to eat, but I grew up in a home where we NEVER went out to eat. Or at least rarely. So I would rather stay in.

I’ve given up on fruit and toast but I still keep things simple like baking a few chicken thighs and serving them with a side of fruit or fresh cut veggies, which Cade does because heaven knows that’s just far too much work for a Saturday. Am I right?

Ingredients for Baked Chicken Thighs

• Chicken Thighs: boneless, skinless
• Olive Oil: helps stick the dry rub to the chicken and keeps the chicken from sticking to the pan
• Dry Rub: Kosher Salt, Smoked Paprika, Ground Mustard, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Ground Cumin, Italian Seasoning
• Red Onion: adds a little pop of flavor and texture

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Are Chicken Thighs Considered Lean Meat?

Some people prefer the taste of dark meat over white meat and consider it to be more tender and flavorful. They are considered to be a good source of lean protein.

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Weekly Menu Plan – Oct. 16 to Oct. 22

Here is your weekly menu plan for next week!

Monday: Triple Decker Club Sandwich

Tuesday: Teriyaki Chicken (double the rice you make for this and save half of it for Thursday)

Wednesday: Gorgonzola Steak Salad

Thursday: Ham Fried Rice (use the leftover rice from Tuesday)

Friday: Leftover Night!

Saturday: Taco Casserole

Sunday: Baked Maple Mustard Salmon

READ: Weekly Menu Plan – Oct. 16 to Oct. 22

Arroz con Leche is a Mexican rice pudding made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and plenty of cinnamon.

This heartwarming dish offers a taste of tradition and comfort to anyone lucky enough to taste its creamy goodness. Arroz con Leche is a crowd-pleaser every time we make it.

What is Arroz con Leche?

Arroz con leche, which translates to “rice with milk” in English, is a sweet rice pudding enjoyed across Spanish-speaking regions worldwide.

This is a Mexican rice pudding recipe made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and plenty of cinnamon.

While the ingredient list is about as basic as a dessert recipe can get, the result is a rich, creamy, flavorful dessert that we absolutely love.

Arroz con Leche

As soon as I opened my friend Krysten’s cookbook and spied her recipe for Arroz con Leche, I knew that recipe needed to be made as soon as possible. Luckily, with a handful of ingredients I already had on hand, I was stirring this together in less than an hour.

There are so many awesome, easy-to-make recipes in this cookbook, it really is named appropriately: So Easy & So Yummy!

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