Mexican Street Corn Dip
All the flavors of street corn mixed into the creamiest corn-filled dip, perfect for dipping with tortilla chips.
Equipment
- skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- to taste salt
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups corn fresh or canned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk optional for thinning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup cheese, crumbled for topping
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
- to taste chili flakes
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- 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 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
Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious dipping experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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