Mexican Street Corn Dip (Print Version)
Warm Mexican Street Corn Dip with charred corn, cotija, lime, jalapeno, and a creamy skillet base made for tortilla chips.
# Ingredients:
For the dip
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1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil
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4 cups (600 g) corn kernels, fresh, thawed frozen, or well-drained canned
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1 small jalapeno, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, cubed and softened
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1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream
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1/4 cup (55 g) mayonnaise
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1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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3/4 cup (85 g) crumbled cotija cheese, divided
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
For serving
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
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Tortilla chips, for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish or use an oven-safe skillet.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring only a few times, until browned in spots and no longer watery.
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Stir in the jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
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Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack, 1/2 cup cotija, and green onions until the cheese is mostly melted and the corn is coated.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, or leave it in the oven-safe skillet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until hot and bubbling at the edges.
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Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cotija, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Serve warm with tortilla chips and extra lime wedges.
# Notes:
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Fresh corn gives the sweetest flavor, but thawed frozen corn works well when dried before cooking.
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Let the baked dip rest for 5 minutes before serving so it thickens enough for scooping.
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Tortilla chips are not included in the nutrition estimate.