Description
Treat yourself to the delightful flavors of our Cinco de Mayo Street Corn Dip & Guacamole Board! This easy-to-prepare dish combines sweet corn, creamy cheeses, and zesty lime for a delicious snack perfect for gatherings or casual nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups corn (3–4 raw)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayo (or use plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn and chopped garlic, along with 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn softens, about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the sour cream and cook until warmed throughout. Add milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- In a separate skillet, melt the butter until golden, then stir in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix along with a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook for another minute before removing from heat.
- Mix the mayo with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spoon the dip into a wide serving bowl, top with grilled corn, and drizzle the mayo and spicy butter over everything. Finish with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with chips for dipping!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of cayenne pepper to match your spice preference.
Serve immediately for the best flavor, but the dip can be warmed up if made in advance.
This dip pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
