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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe Easy Homemade Cotija Lime Flavor

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A creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky Mexican street corn dip made with Cotija cheese and fresh lime juice. Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600g) frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup (120g) Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons or 30ml)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon salt)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels, spreading them out in an even layer. Let cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until charred and golden brown spots form. Stir and cook another 3-4 minutes until roasted all over.
  2. While the corn cools slightly, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended and creamy.
  3. Add the warm corn to the cream mixture. Stir in crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro if using. Mix gently to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, chili powder, or salt as desired. Let the dip chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or pita wedges.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. For dairy-free, use vegan mayo and coconut cream instead of sour cream, and vegan cheese or nutritional yeast instead of Cotija. Fresh lime juice is crucial for bright flavor. Toast chili powder and smoked paprika for 30 seconds before adding for extra flavor. Serve within 24 hours for best texture. If dip thickens after chilling, stir in a splash of milk or lime juice to loosen.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn dip, Cotija cheese dip, creamy corn dip, lime dip, party dip, easy appetizer, game day snack

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