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Mexican Street Corn Dip

Mexican Street Corn Dip

This Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, flavorful dip packed with spices and fresh ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups corn (3-4 raw ears)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup olive oil mayo or use plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Mix the spices. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the corn, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the sour cream. Cook until warmed throughout. If desired, thin the dip with milk.
  • In a separate skillet, melt the butter until golden. Mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, plus a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook another minute, then remove from the heat.
  • Mix the mayo and lime juice with a pinch of salt.
  • Spoon the dip into a wide serving bowl. Top with grilled corn and drizzle the mayo and spicy butter over the corn. Sprinkle on the cheese and cilantro. Serve with lots of chips for scooping!

Notes

This dip pairs well with tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, corn dip, Creamy Dip, Mexican Street Corn Dip, Party Dip, spicy dip
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