Description
Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip is a flavorful and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for summer gatherings and backyard barbecues. This dip combines the sweetness of grilled corn with creamy elements and a hint of spice, creating an irresistible blend that will keep your guests coming back for more. Whether served with crispy tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled veggies, this dip is versatile and easy to make, making it a must-try for any occasion. Plus, it’s customizable—add jalapeños for heat or extra cheese for richness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears fresh corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn until charred on all sides. Allow it to cool before cutting off the kernels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Mix in cayenne pepper and crumbled cotija cheese until well combined.
- Gently fold in the grilled corn kernels and chopped cilantro.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, ideally an hour to meld flavors. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg