Mexican Corn Dip Recipe (Hot or Cold)
You can use fresh or frozen corn for this Mexican corn dip. If using fresh corn, allow time to roast it on the grill to take away its raw bite.
Servings 12
Calories 113kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels , (1 pound) fresh or frozen
- 1 4 ounce can roasted chiles*
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (optional; only if making this a hot dip)**
Instructions
- Heat the frozen corn in the microwave for 3 minutes or until warmed. If using corn on the cob, grill the corn in its husks for 4-5 minutes or until tender and fragrant. Cut the corn from the cob and discard the cobs.
- Add the corn to a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, mix the chiles, mayonnaise, sour cream, chile powder, garlic powder, kosher salt. Fold in 1 ½ tablespoons of the cilantro and half of the cojija cheese. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the corn. Garnish with the rest of the cotija cheese and cilantro. Sprinkle with a few dashes of chile powder and serve with Kettle Brand potato chips.
To Serve Hot:
- Before garnishing the corn dip, fold in 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Spoon into an oven-proof serving dish. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is melted. Garnish with the remaining crumbled cotija and chopped cilantro.
Notes
*Roasted green chiles add an earthy bite to this dip. Buy a quality brand of canned chiles, or if in season, here's how to roast chile peppers yourself.
**Cheese: Look for a high-quality pre-shredded cheese that has the least apparent coating of cellulose or cornstarch coating the shreds. This helps with avoiding clumps of cheese but it also inhibits melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 2T | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg