Mexican Street Corn Dip
A creamy, zesty dip that captures the flavors of Mexican street corn, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for extra richness recommended.
- 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a lighter substitute.
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
Corn Ingredients
- 2 cups Sweet Corn Fresh, frozen, or canned can be used. Grill or roast for best flavor.
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 cup Cotija Cheese Queso Fresco is a great alternative.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with green onions or parsley.
- 1 tsp Chili Powder Can toast briefly for enhanced flavor.
- 1 tsp Cumin Also can be toasted briefly.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill or oven for preparing the corn.
- Grill or roast the corn for 10-15 minutes until charred.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and lime juice. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the charred corn, chopped cilantro, and crumbled Cotija cheese gently.
- Add chili powder and cumin, stirring to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
- Serve with crispy tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks.
Notes
This dip can last about 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Freezing is possible but may alter texture.