Description
A creamy and flavorful dip inspired by the traditional Mexican street corn, perfect for gatherings.
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
Feel free to tweak ingredients according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg