Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Street Corn Queso. This Mexican-inspired appetizer combines the sweetness of corn with the richness of cheeses and a hint of spice, perfect for dipping tortilla chips or veggies.
Ingredients
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For the Street Corn Queso:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: Melt butter in a skillet, add corn, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until lightly charred.
- Prepare the Mixture: Add jalapeño, garlic, and red onion. Cook until softened. Sprinkle with flour, then slowly whisk in milk until thickened.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in sour cream, cheddar cheese, lime juice, and half of the Cotija until creamy. Top with remaining Cotija and cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with chips or veggies.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in or add cayenne.
- You can make this ahead and reheat gently over low heat.
- Works well as a topping for tacos or nachos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
