Mexican Corn Dip Recipe
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5
Mexican Corn Dip Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with heating avocado or a neutral oil to sauté thawed corn until bright yellow with some charred spots, enhancing its natural sweetness. Jalapeño and garlic are added near the end of cooking for gentle heat and aroma. The pan is then cooled slightly before adding diced avocado, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, tangy cotija cheese, Greek-style yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. The ingredients are tossed together carefully to maintain the avocado’s texture without mashing.
The dip balances charred corn’s texture and sweetness with fresh, creamy, and mildly spicy elements. The lime juice adds brightness, while the chili powder contributes background heat. This dip pairs well with corn chips or other preferred dippers, making it suitable for sharing or serving alongside Mexican-inspired meals. The combination of textures—from creamy to crunchy—makes it enjoyable as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or sub any neutral-flavored oil
- 5 cups corn thawed, frozen
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced (seeds removed if you don't like it spicy)
- 2 cloves garlic very finely minced
- 1 avocado diced, ripe
- ¼ cup red onion minced or chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro minced or chopped
- 3 tablespoons yogurt Greek-style yogurt; or feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons cotija cheese Greek-style yogurt; or feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
- Your favorite dippers to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is bright yellow and charred in a few spots. Add the jalepeño and garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the pan and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with sea salt, if needed.
- Serve with corn chips or your favorite dippers.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 302IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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