Description
A creamy and flavorful dip inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, featuring cotija cheese and a zesty lime kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.
- Add the lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Feel free to substitute feta cheese for cotija if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg