Description

Turn your favorite street food into the ultimate party appetizer with this irresistible Mexican Street Corn Dip! Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, this easy recipe is perfect for game days, BBQs, or when you need quick and delicious snack or dinner ideas. Made with corn, jalapeños, lime, cheese, and a creamy base, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether served warm or chilled, this is one of those easy recipes you’ll return to time and time again for both flavor and convenience.

Ingredients

3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1/4 cup chopped green onions (plus extra for garnish)

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

1 small jalapeño, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon chili powder (plus more for garnish)

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers or pimentos (optional)

Tortilla chips or Fritos for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the corn by draining if canned, thawing if frozen, or grilling if fresh. Pat dry and set aside.

2. Finely chop the jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, and roasted red peppers.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.

4. Stir in cotija cheese, cheddar cheese (if using), lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. Gently fold in the corn, chopped vegetables, and optional peppers. Mix until well combined.

6. For cold dip, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

7. For hot dip, transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.

8. Garnish with extra green onions, chili powder, and corn. Serve with chips or veggies.

Notes

1. For extra flavor, grill or sauté the corn before mixing it in.

2. Always use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps in the dip.

3. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño, or a splash of hot sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0–20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixing/Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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