Description
Creamy Mexican corn dip brings festive flavors to party tables. Quick cheese-laden side combines zesty ingredients for irresistible snacking pleasure you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 15-oz cans corn, drained and rinsed (or fresh/frozen corn)
- 1 serrano chile or jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced very small
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tbsps lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or paprika
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2–3 tbsps fresh cilantro (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (204°C) and generously coat a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray to guarantee effortless serving and cleanup.
- Mixture Creation: Blend sweet corn kernels, Mexican crema, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, serrano peppers, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of flavors and textures.
- Baking Process: Pour the vibrant corn mixture into the prepared dish, spreading evenly, then crown with an additional layer of cheese, creating a golden, melted topping that promises delectable coverage.
- Oven Transformation: Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching carefully after 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning while achieving a perfectly melted, slightly crisp cheese surface.
- Final Touch: Once the cheese reaches a tempting golden hue and bubbles enticingly, extract the dip from the oven and adorn with a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro, ready to be devoured with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
- Pepper Power: Choose serrano or jalapeño peppers based on your heat tolerance; serranos pack more punch, while jalapeños offer milder spiciness.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Shred cheese freshly for better melting and smoother texture compared to pre-packaged shredded varieties.
- Avoid Burning Trap: Watch the dip closely after 15 minutes to prevent cheese from burning, as it can quickly turn from golden to charred.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately while hot and bubbly for the best flavor and most satisfying cheese pull experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg