Description
This Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer inspired by the popular Mexican street corn. Made with smoked grilled corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, and a blend of spices, it’s a perfect dip for parties or casual gatherings. The smoky and tangy flavors combined with fresh cilantro and a hint of lime make it irresistible and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes, requiring no cooking beyond grilling the corn.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix-ins
- 4 cups grilled or smoked corn kernels
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dip base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add corn and cheese: Stir in the grilled or smoked corn kernels, crumbled cotija cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix all ingredients well to ensure the flavors are distributed evenly throughout the dip.
- Seasoning: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning until it suits your preference. Stir again to blend the seasonings.
- Chill to meld flavors: Transfer the dip mixture into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh corn that has been grilled or smoked to enhance the dip’s smoky flavor.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta can be used as a substitute, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
- Adjust chili powder and smoked paprika according to your preferred spice and smokiness levels.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated to deepen the flavors.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
