Description
This Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer that combines sautéed fresh corn kernels with tangy cotija cheese, creamy sour cream, zesty lime juice, and a kick of jalapeno and chili powder. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips at casual gatherings or game days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs)
- 1 4oz can diced green chilis, drained and rinsed (hot chiles preferred)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and spray it with cooking spray once hot. Add the fresh corn kernels and sauté for about 3 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned. Transfer the corn to a large bowl and set aside.
- Mix the Dip: Add the drained diced green chilis, sour cream, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, finely chopped red onion, jalapeno, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and salt to the bowl with the corn. Mix thoroughly until the sour cream is fully incorporated and the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as desired. You can add more lime juice for tanginess or additional cilantro for freshness.
- Serve: Sprinkle extra cotija cheese over the top of the dip and serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
- Frozen or canned corn can be used as substitutes for fresh corn. When using frozen corn, heat it according to package instructions before sautéing.
- If using canned corn, drain and thoroughly rinse before sautéing.
- Feta cheese can be used as a replacement for cotija cheese for a similar tangy flavor.
- Adjust the jalapeno quantity according to desired spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with a vegan alternative and use vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
