Creamy Street Corn Dip with Cotija Cheese
A quick and easy creamy street corn dip featuring roasted corn, tangy cotija cheese, and a smoky chipotle kick, perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4–5 ears) or thawed frozen corn
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (adjust to heat preference)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for roasting corn
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 4 cups of fresh corn kernels (or thawed frozen corn) and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kernels are golden brown and slightly charred.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine evenly.
- Gently fold the roasted corn into the creamy mixture.
- Fold in 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, if using, being careful to keep the corn kernels intact.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately warm or cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir before serving.
Notes
Roasting the corn is key to developing a smoky, caramelized flavor. Fold ingredients gently to keep corn kernels intact and maintain a chunky texture. Adjust chipotle powder to taste. If dip thickens after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or lime juice to loosen. Can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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