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Mexican Corn Dip

Contributed by : Nick Davis
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Mexican Recipes : Appetizers and Snacks

This recipe has been a staple of mine now for many years and is enjoyed as an appetizer for small gatherings or large gatherings (for large gatherings just double up on all ingredients). 

Best served warmed. 

Total Time

30

Prepare Time

10

Cook Time

20

Recipe Servings

4

Ingredients for
Mexican Corn Dip

  •  8oz cream cheese (1 package), softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (plus extra for garnish)
  • 4 cups corn kernels, cut from cob or thawed frozen
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped
  • 1 bushel green onions, sliced finely (keep some on side for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup cotija / feta cheese, crumbled (keep some on side for garnish)
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • OPTIONAL:  3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Tortilla Chips

How to Make
Mexican Corn Dip

  1.  To a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cumin, chili powder and a dash of salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Add the butter to a large pan, and melt over medium heat. Add the corn kernels and jalapeno. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl with cream cheese mixture. To the bowl, also add the green onions and cotija / feta cheese. Optionally add the cilantro. Mix thoroughly. 

3. Pour the dip into a server bowl and garnish with additional chili powder, green onions, cotija / feta cheese, and optionally cilantro.

4. Serve with Tortilla Chips to dip.

5. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate and warm before serving.