Description
A creamy, flavorful Mexican Street Corn Dip combining sweet corn, spicy jalapeño, zesty lime, and a blend of spices with cream cheese and sour cream, perfect for serving warm with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cups corn, canned or frozen
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ½ cup sour cream (or mayonnaise)
Toppings
- Cotija cheese, for topping
- Chopped cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Cook Vegetables: Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced jalapeño and yellow onion, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Corn and Garlic: Stir in the corn kernels and minced garlic, cooking together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season the Mixture: Sprinkle in chili powder, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Gently mix until the vegetables are coated evenly with the spices.
- Add Cream Cheese: Lower the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese. Stir continuously until it melts completely and combines smoothly with the vegetable mixture.
- Incorporate Lime Juice and Sour Cream: Stir in the fresh lime juice and sour cream gently until fully combined.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the dip into a serving dish. Top with chopped cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use frozen, canned, or fresh corn; if frozen, thaw completely, and if canned, drain well. Fresh corn should be sliced off the cob and cooked 5 minutes.
- Adjust spice level by swapping jalapeño with milder or hotter peppers such as mild diced green chiles for less heat or serrano for more heat.
- If the dip is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
