Name: Mexican Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 whole yellow onion; 2 cup corn kernels; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ tsp black pepper; 6 oz cream cheese; ⅓ cup sour cream; 4 tbsp salted butter; ⅓ cup olive oil mayo; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 ear grilled corn; ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese; ¼ cup fresh cilantro

1

In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (increase up to 2 tsp for more heat)

½ tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)

2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the corn kernels, garlic, and about a teaspoon of the spice blend. Cook for another 5 minutes until the corn is tender.

Saute corn and onion

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 whole yellow onion (chopped)

2 cup corn kernels (from 3-4 ears, or frozen)

2 cloves garlic (chopped)

¼ tsp black pepper

3

Reduce the heat to low and stir the cream cheese into the corn mixture until fully melted. Add the sour cream and stir until the dip is smooth and creamy.

6 oz cream cheese (room temperature)

⅓ cup sour cream

4

In a separate small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden. Stir in about 3 teaspoons of the remaining spice blend. Set aside.

4 tbsp salted butter

5

Mix the mayo with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Transfer the warm dip to a serving bowl and top with the grilled corn kernels. Drizzle the spiced butter and lime mayo over the top, then scatter the crumbled cotija and fresh cilantro on top. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

⅓ cup olive oil mayo (or plain Greek yogurt)

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 ear grilled corn (kernels removed)

¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese

¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Mexican Street Corn Dip

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