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Best Mexican Street Corn Dip

Delicious Best Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe in 17 Minutes

Discover the best Mexican Street Corn Dip bursting with flavor and ready in just 17 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups corn, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Tajin seasoning, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and sauté the corn until golden and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and jalapeños (if using).
  3. Add the charred corn to the creamy base and mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or chili powder as desired.
  6. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Sprinkle with Tajin before serving if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the dip by exchanging cotija cheese for feta or adding ingredients like avocado or smoked paprika to enhance flavors.

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