Description
This Mexican Street Corn Dip Has Main Character Energy is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring sweet corn, spicy jalapeño, and creamy cheese. Quick to prepare, it’s ideal for parties or a cozy night in, making it a go-to for any occasion!
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 heat and stir in the cotija cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime juice. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve warm or cold with tortilla chips.
Notes
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier alternative.
For extra flavor, try adding diced red onion or lime zest before serving.
This dip can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg