Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mexican Street Corn Dip, featuring sweet corn, spicy jalapeños, and tangy cotija cheese. It’s an ideal appetizer for parties or a cozy night in, with simple prep and a mouthwatering taste that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups frozen or canned corn, thawed or drained well
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed and diced small
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 3/4 cup cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the corn, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper if using. Sauté until the corn is charred, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Cotija cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime juice. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
- Serve warm or cold with tortilla chips.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
This dip can be made in advance and chilled before serving.
Great for game day or as a party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dip
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 501mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 42mg