Description

Street Corn Dip is the perfect appetizer for parties, game nights, or casual snacking. This creamy, zesty, and smoky dip combines charred corn, tangy lime, spicy chili, and crumbled cheese into a flavor-packed, shareable delight. Every bite delivers the iconic street corn taste in a fun, scoopable form. Whether paired with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or even grilled chicken, this dip is always a hit. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, it’s versatile, crowd-pleasing, and indulgently creamy.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
1-2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1-2 jalapeños, diced (optional)
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Roast corn until lightly charred.
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice.
Stir in cheese, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne.
Fold in roasted corn gently.
Add cilantro and optional jalapeños or green onions.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve cold or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes for a warm version.

Notes

Reserve some cheese for topping for texture.
Adjust spice and lime to suit your preference.
Chill 15-20 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Snack
Method: No-bake (optional oven-baked)
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6-8
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg