5 from 12 votes
Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Mexican Street Corn Dip combines sautéed corn with crema, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for a creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor. The corn's slight charring adds a mild sweetness and depth, making it a versatile dip served warm, cold, or at room temperature. It pairs well with tortilla chips as a snack or appetizer and showcases ingredients typical of Mexican street corn in an easy-to-eat dip form.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
134 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn fresh, frozen or 4 ears shucked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and preheat over medium-high heat.
- Add the corn and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until the corn is slightly browned. If using fresh corn, brush the corn kernels with the olive oil on all sides and use a grill or grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until it is lightly charred.
- Remove the corn from the heat and set it aside until it is cool enough to handle. (Cut the corn kernels off the cob if using whole cob)
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the crema, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add the corn, cotija and cilantro to the crema mixture and stir to thoroughly mix together.
- Serve at room temperature, warm or cold with tortilla chips.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Leftover dip keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Use Mexican crema near cotija cheese in stores, or substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt as preferred.
- Cilantro can be replaced with parsley for a different fresh herb flavor.
- Grill the corn on a regular grill or grill pan to add authentic smoky char if desired.
- For a cheesier dip, add cream cheese and bake until warm and slightly browned.
- Add garlic or chopped jalapeno to introduce additional spice and complexity.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
188mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
458IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 458IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.