Description
A vibrant and creamy Mexican corn dip that combines sweet corn, tangy cream cheese, and fresh cilantro for a tantalizing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of corn, drained
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion
- Tortilla chips or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- Start by grabbing a large mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together.
- Using an electric mixer or whisk, blend these three key ingredients until you achieve a luxuriously smooth and creamy base.
- Next, gently fold in the drained corn, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Once combined, carefully fold in the chopped cilantro and diced red onion.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dip can be prepared a day in advance to allow flavors to deepen. For a warm version, bake in the oven until bubbling. Adjust the spiciness to preference by adding jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg