Description
A creamy, vibrant dip that combines sweet corn, cotija cheese, and zesty lime, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly to avoid breaking the corn kernels.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a few hours in advance or the day before for enhanced flavors. Roasting corn can provide a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mexican dip, street corn dip, appetizer, creamy dip, snack