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mexican street corn dip

A creamy and flavorful dip inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, featuring sweet corn, spices, and tangy cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn Mixture
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Creamy Base
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Corn
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sweet corn. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until corn is slightly charred.
Mix the Dip
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed corn, cream cheese, sour cream, cotija cheese, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Serve
  1. Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add diced jalapeños for heat or a sprinkle of extra cotija cheese on top before serving.

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