Description
A creamy, smoky, and zesty Mexican-inspired dip featuring charred corn, lime, and cotija cheese.
Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and spread them in an even layer.
Step 2: Let the corn cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes to allow a deep char to develop. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the charred corn mixture with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and half of the cotija cheese.
Step 5: Stir in the chopped cilantro and salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining cotija cheese and a dusting of chili powder.
Notes
For extra spice, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. If you want a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika instead of chili powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
