Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Cheesy Baked Mexican Corn Dip, a creamy and cheesy delight that will elevate your next gathering! Inspired by the popular street corn, this dip combines sweet corn with zesty lime juice, smoky spices, and a hint of heat from jalapeno or serrano peppers. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, it pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or even as a topping for tacos. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a casual get-together, this dip is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- two 15-ounce cans canned corn
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cups shredded cheese (divided; use your favorite Mexican shredded cheese blend)
- 1 serrano chile or jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and diced very small; adjust to taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro for garnishing (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned corn, crema, mayonnaise, and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Add the diced pepper, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and top evenly with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top. Keep an eye on it after 15 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg