4.6 from 105 votes
Mexican Corn Dip
Creamy Mexican corn dip inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, corn, and seasonings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cups corn, canned or frozen
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ½ cup sour cream (or mayonnaise)
- cotija cheese, for topping
- chopped cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add jalapeño and onions and cook until they are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add corn kernels and garlic and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minute.
- Add chili powder, ancho chili powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper and gently mix together until all the vegetables are coated.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and is fully incorporated.
- Add the lime juice and sour cream and gently stir to combine.
- Take off the heat and transfer the dip into a serving dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Use frozen, canned corn, or fresh corn. Any type of corn works great. If using frozen, be sure to thaw the corn completely. If using canned, make sure to drain it. If using fresh, slice the kernels off the cob and cook it in the skillet for 5 minutes.
- Adjust the spice level by substituting the jalapeño for a different pepper based on your preference. If you want it less spicy, a 4-ounce can of mild diced green chiles is great, or omit the pepper completely. To make it spicier, use a serrano instead.
- If the dip is too thick, add a splash of milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1207IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1207IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.