Description
Mexican corn dip promises a fiesta of flavors with creamy cheese and zesty spices. Packed with roasted corn, jalapeños, and a blend of melted cheeses, this irresistible appetizer brings Southwest excitement to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 15-ounce cans corn, drained and rinsed (or fresh/frozen corn)
- 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 serrano chile or jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced very small
Creamy Components:
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and thoroughly coat a 3-quart (2.8 liters) baking dish or 9-inch (23 centimeters) pie plate with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine sweet corn kernels, Mexican crema, mayonnaise, of shredded cheese, finely chopped serrano or jalapeño peppers, fresh lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even spread across the surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining of cheese uniformly over the top of the corn mixture, creating a complete cheese coverage.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Monitor closely after 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, as cheese can quickly darken during the final baking stages.
- Once the cheese is melted and slightly golden, remove the dip from the oven.
- Garnish generously with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot alongside crispy tortilla chips for an irresistible appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, parties, and casual gatherings with friends and family.
- Quick and easy preparation that takes less than 40 minutes from start to finish, including baking time.
- Customize heat level by adjusting serrano or jalapeño pepper quantity to suit personal spice preferences.
- Cheese mixture can be prepped ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving for convenient entertaining.
- Crispy, golden-brown cheese top creates an irresistible texture contrast with creamy corn base.
- Best enjoyed immediately after baking while cheese is melted and warm, paired with crispy tortilla chips for optimal dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg