Description
This Cinco de Mayo Street Corn Dip & Guacamole Board features irresistible flavors with creamy corn dip, fresh ingredients, and easy prep. Perfect for gatherings!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups corn (3–4 raw)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup olive oil mayo (or use plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the corn and chopped garlic to the skillet, along with 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the corn is softened.
- Reduce the heat to low, and mix in the cream cheese until it melts and becomes creamy. Stir in the sour cream and cook until warmed throughout. Thin the dip with milk if desired.
- In another skillet, melt the butter until golden. Mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, a pinch of chili flakes, and salt; cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Combine the mayo and lime juice in a bowl with a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the dip to a wide serving bowl. Top with the grilled corn and drizzle the mayo and spicy butter over it. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice levels based on your preference for heat.
This dip can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for gatherings.
Pair with fresh tortilla chips or veggie sticks for a delicious appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg