Description
This Cinco de Mayo Street Corn Dip & Guacamole Board is packed with flavor and easy to prepare. With creamy cheese, spicy seasonings, and fresh ingredients, it’s ideal for a lively gathering or casual snack with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups corn (3–4 raw)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayo (or use plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt together.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn, chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn softens, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the sour cream and cook until warmed throughout. Add milk for thinning if desired.
- In another skillet, melt the salted butter until golden. Stir in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, a pinch of chili flakes, and salt. Cook for another minute and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil mayo and fresh lime juice with a pinch of salt.
- Spoon the dip mixture into a wide serving bowl. Top with kernels from the grilled corn and drizzle with the mayo mixture and the spicy butter.
- Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with chips for scooping.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
For extra flavor, use fresh corn off the cob when it’s in season.
Pair this dish with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg