Description
Easy Mexican Corn Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer packed with sweet corn, fresh vegetables, tangy lime, and bold Mexican-inspired seasonings. This crowd-pleasing party dip is perfect for BBQs, game days, potlucks, and summer gatherings. Serve it chilled or warm with tortilla chips for an irresistible snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Corn Dip
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Flavor
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: If using frozen corn, cook according to package directions and allow it to cool. For extra flavor, lightly grill or sauté the corn until golden.
- Make the creamy mixture: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the ingredients: Stir in corn, Mexican cheese blend, cotija cheese, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro until well combined.
- Chill the dip: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve cold with tortilla chips or your favorite crunchy snacks.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare this dip a few hours ahead of time and let it chill overnight. Add cooked bacon, grilled chicken, or extra jalapeños for tasty variations. For a warm version, bake at 375°F until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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