Description
Mexican street corn dip celebrates creamy, zesty flavors from Mexico’s culinary traditions. Corn, mayo, cheese, and spices blend into an irresistible appetizer perfect for gatherings and snack times.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g/7 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pkg (225 g/8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 g/4 oz) salsa or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup (25 g/0.9 oz) sliced green onions
- ¼ cup (25 g/0.9 oz) sliced black olives
- ¼ cup (50 g/1.8 oz) diced tomatoes or bell peppers
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Creamy Base: Whip cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and lump-free, creating a luxurious foundation for the dip.
- Season Mixture: Infuse the creamy blend with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the seasonings are evenly distributed and harmoniously integrated.
- Layer and Top: Spread the seasoned mixture into a serving dish, then lavishly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface, followed by an even distribution of salsa or pico de gallo.
- Garnish and Enhance: Adorn the dip with optional toppings like green onions, black olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, and jalapeño slices, adding vibrant colors and complementary textures.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify, then present with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Smooth Blending Technique: Whisk cream cheese and sour cream at room temperature to eliminate lumps and create a silky, uniform texture without clumps.
- Flavor Balancing Trick: Adjust seasonings gradually, tasting as you mix to achieve the perfect harmony of garlic, onion, salt, and pepper without overwhelming the palate.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate the dip for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a more complex, integrated taste profile.
- Customization Options: Adapt the recipe for dietary needs by using low-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or adding plant-based cheese for vegan variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg