Description
Mexican street corn dip embodies summer’s bold flavors with creamy, zesty ingredients. Cheese, jalapeños, and cilantro create a mouthwatering appetizer perfect for gatherings you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (567 g) frozen corn
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded cheese (mix of cheddar and pepper jack)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) sour cream
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for transforming the corn dip into a bubbling, golden delicacy.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, red onion, green chilies, and frozen corn into a harmonious blend.
- Fold most of the shredded cheese into the mixture, reserving a portion for topping, ensuring every ingredient is thoroughly integrated and seasoned to perfection.
- Coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, then carefully transfer the corn mixture, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Generously scatter the remaining cheese over the top, creating a tempting golden blanket that will crisp and melt during baking.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, watching for vibrant bubbling edges and a rich, golden-brown cheese surface.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest momentarily, allowing the flavors to settle and the dip to reach an ideal serving temperature.
- Serve immediately with crisp tortilla chips, providing a warm, creamy accompaniment perfect for gatherings or casual snacking.
Notes
- Use a blend of sharp cheddar and monterey jack for deeper flavor complexity and smoother melting texture.
- Fresh corn kernels can replace frozen corn during summer months for enhanced sweetness and crispness.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese to create a healthier, lighter version of the dip.
- Prepare the mixture a day ahead and refrigerate, then bake just before serving to intensify the flavor profile and save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg