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Mexican Street Corn Dip

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Dip combines all the flavors of street corn in a creamy dip, perfect for serving with tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Spices

  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste

Base

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cup corn (3-4 raw)
  • 2 clove garlic chopped

Creamy Elements

  • 6 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoon salted butter
  • ⅓ cup olive oil mayo or use plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Toppings

  • 1 ear grilled corn kernels removed from the cob
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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 is best served fresh with crispy tortilla chips and can be adjusted in spice level to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, corn dip, creamy dip, dip, Mexican Street Corn Dip, tortilla chips
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