Side Dish

Green Chile Street Corn Dip

Name: Green Chile Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: New Mexican
Ingredients: 3 to 4 ears of corn, shucked, rinsed, and cut off the cob; ½ cup Roasted Hatch Green Chile, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 3 tablespoons queso fresco, crumbled (or desired Mexican cheese); 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons chile powder; ½ lime, juiced; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro to taste and for garnish; Chips for serving

ByJudy Franzoy · 3rd-gen Hatch Chile farmer; family matriarch — Published March 27, 2023· Updated June 30, 2026

4.7 · 31 reviews

Total20 min

Serves4

DifficultyEasy

Heatmedium

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This Hatch Green Chile Street Corn Skillet is a quick, irresistible twist on classic elote that comes together in under 20 minutes. Charred sweet corn, smoky roasted Hatch green chile, tangy lime, and crumbled queso fresco make this one of those recipes you'll find yourself making on repeat all summer long.

If you've ever had elote — Mexican street corn — you already know how good it is. Now imagine that same smoky, tangy, creamy goodness with a generous scoop of roasted Hatch green chile stirred right in. That's exactly what this skillet corn is, and it is absolutely worth making.

This is the kind of recipe that comes together so fast it almost feels like cheating. A hot skillet, a little butter, fresh corn cut right off the cob, and that Hatch green chile doing what it does best — adding a deep, roasted flavor that takes a simple dish somewhere special. A squeeze of lime, a handful of queso fresco, and a dash of chile powder finish it off just right.

The best part? This dish plays well with just about everything. Scoop it up with chips as a snack or appetizer, pile it on top of a burger, tuck it into a vegetarian pita pocket, or just grab a spoon and eat it straight from the skillet. We won't judge. Around here, good food doesn't need a fancy occasion — it just needs a little Hatch green chile.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hatch green chile street corn?

Hatch green chile street corn is a skillet take on elote, the Mexican street corn classic. Sweet corn is charred in butter, then stirred together with roasted Hatch green chile, lime, mayo, queso fresco, and chile powder. It can be served as a scoopable dip, a side dish, or a burger and taco topping.

Can I use frozen or canned corn instead of fresh?

Yes. Fresh corn cut off the cob gives the best char and sweetness, but thawed frozen corn works well year-round — pat it dry first so it browns instead of steaming. Drained canned corn also works in a pinch; just cook it a little longer in the hot skillet to develop some color.

Is this a dip or a side dish?

It's both, depending on how you serve it. Straight from the skillet with tortilla chips it's a dip; spooned alongside grilled meats it's a side dish. It's also fantastic piled on a burger or tucked into a pita. The recipe doesn't change — just the way you scoop it.

Where can I buy Hatch green chile for street corn?

The Hatch Chile Store ships roasted Hatch green chile from our family farms in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. Roasted frozen chile stirs right into the hot skillet for that smoky depth, and freeze-dried chopped green chile is a shelf-stable option you can keep on hand for quick summer cooking.