Description
A creamy, cheesy dip inspired by Mexican street corn, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Chips, crackers, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the corn, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm with chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
Make it a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg