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Mexican Street Corn Dip. Super bowl dips

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for topping
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the corn in a single layer.
  • Cook for 6 to 8 minutes without stirring too often, until the kernels pop and turn spotted brown in places.
  • Remove from heat and let the corn cool for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija, pepper jack, jalapeno, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder in a large bowl.
  • Fold in the charred corn while it is still slightly warm.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra cotija, cilantro and a lime wedge.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Good to Know

Frozen corn works year round and chars just as well as fresh, straight from frozen with no thawing needed.