Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe
This Mexican Street Corn Dip. Brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico. Straight to your kitchen. In an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Charred corn kernels are tossed with a blend of creamy mayo. And tangy Greek yogurt. Spiced up with jalapeño and chili powder. And finished with a generous squeeze of lime juice. And a sprinkle of cotija cheese. The combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Will have everyone. Coming back for more. Whether you serve it warm, cold, or at room temperature. This dip is guaranteed. To be the hit of any gathering.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 c corn kernels about 4–6 ears of corn
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 4-5 inch jalapeño pepper minced (about 4 tbsp)
- 1/4 c diced red onion
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 c mayonnaise
- 1/4 c Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
- 1/2 c crumbled cotija cheese
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Char the Corn: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally. Until the corn is nicely charred. About 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in the minced jalapeño, red onion, and chili powder. Letting the flavors meld together. As they cook for another minute or two.
- Make it Creamy: Lower the heat to medium. Mix in the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cotija cheese. Stir until the cheese melts. And everything is well combined.
- Finish with Cilantro: Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro. And season with salt to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy the dip warm, at room temperature, or cold. Alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
To make this Mexican Street Corn Dip gluten-free. Simply ensure that all your ingredients. Sre certified gluten-free. This mainly applies to the chili powder. Which can sometimes contain additives with gluten. You can also double-check the mayonnaise. And any pre-packaged cotija cheese. By choosing gluten-free certified products. You can enjoy this delicious dip. Without any worries. And it’ll be just as flavorful. And satisfying!