Flavorful Mexican Street Corn Dip with Cotija and Tajin
A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy Mexican street corn dip featuring roasted corn, authentic Cotija cheese, and zesty Tajin seasoning. Perfect for parties, snacks, or as a versatile topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
- Optional: smoked paprika
- Optional: chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. Stir and roast for another 3-4 minutes until some kernels have golden brown spots. If using canned corn, drain and pat dry before roasting.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust lime juice to taste.
- Fold in crumbled Cotija cheese and 1 to 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning, starting with 1 teaspoon. Season with salt and pepper carefully, considering the saltiness of Cotija.
- Add the roasted corn kernels and chopped cilantro. Gently fold to coat the corn evenly without mashing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lime juice, Tajin, salt, or optional jalapeño and smoked paprika for heat and smokiness.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Roast corn without stirring too often for best caramelization. Use firm, crumbly Cotija cheese for authentic flavor. Tajin seasoning is key but can be substituted with chili powder, lime zest, and salt. The dip tastes better after chilling for an hour or two. Serve with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or as a topping for grilled meats or tacos. For a creamier texture, pulse corn briefly in a food processor before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup per se
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 5
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