Description
A deliciously creamy and flavorful dip inspired by the vibrant street corn of Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 cups corn (grilled, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion or chives
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Extra cotija, chives, and jalapeño slices for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and sauté until lightly charred, about 6–8 minutes. If using grilled corn, slice kernels off the cob and set aside.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in charred corn, cotija cheese, jalapeño, garlic powder, chili powder, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and top with extra cotija, paprika, chopped chives, and sliced jalapeño.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Use fresh corn when in season for the best flavor. Customize the heat by adjusting the amount of jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg