Description
This Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer perfect for parties or gatherings. It features charred corn mixed with a blend of spices, creamy mayo, and tangy Cotija cheese for a delicious twist on classic street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Smoked Corn:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat a smoker or grill to 250°F (120°C).
- Smoke the Corn: Smoke the corn for 45–60 minutes until lightly charred, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
- Make the Dip: In a bowl, combine smoked corn with mayo, sour cream, spices, and lime juice. Add cheese, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve warm or chilled with chips or veggies. Garnish with extra cheese and cilantro.
Notes
- This dip can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- For extra spice, add hot sauce or more jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
