Description
This Mexican Corn Dip is a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy appetizer that combines fresh or canned corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, jalapeño, and vibrant seasonings. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, it’s served chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables and can also be enjoyed warm.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled cotija or feta cheese, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, finely chopped jalapeño, chopped cilantro, finely chopped red onion, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dip and adjust the salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed to achieve the desired flavor balance.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature along with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Optional Warm Serving: For a warm version, heat the dip in a skillet over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use grilled or charred corn kernels to add a smoky depth.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to increase heat if preferred.
- This dip can be served warm by heating gently in a skillet until bubbly, enhancing its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
