Mexican Street Corn Dip

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (For sautéing)
• 2.5 Jalapeños (Chopped; use 2 to 3, to taste)
• 0.5 Onion (Chopped)
• 2 cup Corn (Canned or frozen; drain if canned)
• 8 oz Cream cheese (At room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (The original post indicates 1/2 cup)
• 0.5 cup Cotija cheese or queso fresco (Can be substituted with any preferred cheese; crumbled)
• 0.5 Lime juice (Juice of 1/2 lime)
• 3.5 tbsp Fresh cilantro (Chopped; reserve a little extra for garnish)
• 0.75 tbsp Tajín seasoning (Use approximately 1/2 to 1 tablespoon, according to taste; it has an intense lime flavor)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (The original post also indicates black pepper; adjust both seasonings to taste)
• Black pepper (To taste; the original post mentions it together with 1/2 teaspoon of salt)
• Tortilla chips (For serving; crackers can also be used)

Steps

1. 1

   Chop the jalapeños, onion, and cilantro. If using canned corn, drain it; if using frozen corn, have it ready to add directly.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and jalapeños. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant but not overly browned.

4. 4

   Add the corn and stir to combine it with the onion and jalapeño. Cook until hot; frozen corn should be completely thawed.

5. 5

   Add the room-temperature cream cheese in pieces. Stir and break it up with a spoon or spatula until it begins to melt and coats the corn.

6. 6

   Add the sour cream and cotija cheese or queso fresco. Mix until the dip is smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Add the salt, black pepper, lime juice, and Tajín. Taste and adjust the Tajín, salt, and pepper according to your preference.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until all the ingredients are well combined and the dip is completely hot. Do not let it boil vigorously to prevent the sour cream from separating.

9. 9

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the dip directly in the skillet or transfer it to a serving bowl.

10. 10

    Garnish with the reserved cilantro and serve hot with your favorite tortilla chips or crackers.

Notes

The amount of sour cream was interpreted as 1/2 cup because the original post does not specify the unit. The dip can be served directly from the skillet to keep it warm. Add Tajín carefully because it provides an intense lime flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• appetizer
• dip
• Mexican
• vegetarian
• meatless
• quick
• party food