Description
Discover the best traditional street corn dip recipe that captures smoky, spicy, and cheesy Mexican street corn flavors. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for parties, barbecues, and game day gatherings. With simple ingredients like grilled corn, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro, it offers a delicious and versatile snack option that everyone will love. Ideal for casual get-togethers or festive celebrations, this creamy, flavorful, and slightly spicy corn dip is sure to become your go-to party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned or fresh grilled corn kernels
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Jalapeños, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare fresh or grilled corn for smoky flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the grated cheese and chopped cilantro. Add jalapeños if you like extra heat.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with additional cilantro or cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or pita bread. For a warm version, heat in a skillet until bubbly and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or grilled corn for authentic smoky flavor.
- Adjust spice levels with jalapeños or chili powder according to your taste.
- Cheese options like cotija or cheddar add richness and traditional flavor.
- Best enjoyed immediately or refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Avoid freezing as texture may change upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if heating)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg