Amazing Mexican Street Corn Dip: A 10-Minute Joy!
This dip brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn into a creamy, shareable dip. It is perfect for parties or a casual snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if charring corn)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (if using pre-cooked corn)
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, grill or roast until slightly charred. If using frozen or canned, thaw or drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with extra cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can prepare this dip a few hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate, then stir well before serving.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, use feta cheese as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://sundayflavor.com/mexican-street-corn-dip-recipe/