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A vertically aligned image of a bowl of dip filled with yellow corn kernels in a creamy sauce, topped with chopped cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese.
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5 from 1 vote

Street Corn Dip

This creamy, tangy dip is packed with sweet corn, lime, spices, and cheese. It comes together fast and disappears even faster!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 5 small ears of grilled corn kernels removed, about 4 cups worth
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about 1 small lime
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled or shredded OPTIONAL

Instructions

  • Grill or roast the corn. Cool and remove the kernels from the cobs.
  • In a medium-size saucepan or skillet, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Warm over medium heat and then add the corn.
  • Stir to combine and top with cilantro and cotija, if desired. Taste and adjust salt and other seasonings to taste. Serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg