Mexican Smoky Corn Dip
Easy to make, this tasty Mexican Smoky Corn Dip is a total crowd pleaser. Served with tortilla chips, it's a gorgeous recipe to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature tips & tricks
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise see Recipe
- 1/3 cup crema (substitute sour cream)
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
- 1/2 tsp. lime zest
- 1/2 tbsp. chili powder (substitute ancho chili powder or guajillo chili powder)
- 1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground mixed peppercorns, or to taste
- 3 large ears corn, grilled or cooked
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish tips & tricks
- tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until very well blended and set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off as close as possible to the cob and add them to the cream cheese mixture. Add Cotija cheese and stir until mixed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips or crostini.