Ultimate Cheesy Mexican-ish Corn Dip

Ingredients

• 1 kg frozen sweetcorn
• 2 tbsp butter (for charring the corn)
• 1 red onion (diced)
• 200 g cream cheese
• 200 g sour cream
• 200 g grated cheese
• 2 limes (juiced)
• paprika (to taste)
• chipotle chilli powder (to taste)
• garlic powder (to taste)
• onion powder (to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• jalapeños (optional for spice)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook your frozen sweetcorn in a large pan. Add some butter and continue to cook until the corn becomes slightly charred and golden brown.

2. 2

   Dice the red onion and add it to the pan with the corn. Cook until the onion has softened.

3. 3

   Add the paprika, chipotle chilli powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. If using jalapeños, add them now.

4. 4

   Turn the heat down to low. Add the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring constantly until they are completely melted and incorporated into a creamy sauce.

5. 5

   Stir in the grated cheese and continue to heat on low until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is stretchy.

6. 6

   Add the juice of 2 limes to the pan and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Taste the dip and add more seasonings if needed to adjust the flavor to your preference.

8. 8

   Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips for scooping.

Notes

For the best flavor, ensure the corn gets a good char in the butter before adding the dairy. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less chipotle powder and jalapeños.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• vegetarian
• summer
• BBQ
• easy
• Mexican-inspired