Description
This Cinco de Mayo Street Corn Dip & Guacamole Board is bursting with flavor and easy to prepare. Made with fresh corn, creamy cheese, and zesty spices, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any celebration or quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a bowl, mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Then, add corn, chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until corn is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Mix in cream cheese until melted and creamy, then stir in sour cream. Heat until warmed throughout, adding milk for desired consistency as needed.
- In a separate skillet, melt salted butter until golden. Mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, plus chili flakes and salt. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil mayo, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the dip into a wide serving bowl. Top with grilled corn. Drizzle the mayo and spicy butter over the corn, then sprinkle with cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with chips for scooping.
Notes
Adjust the spice level according to your taste preference by varying the cayenne pepper.
For a healthier twist, substitute olive oil mayo with Greek yogurt.
This dip tastes even better when made a few hours ahead, allowing the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg