Go Back Email Link
costco street corn dip recipe

Street Corn Dip Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups corn kernels
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, divided
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Chili powder and smoked paprika, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the corn in a single layer and char undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, stir once, then char another 2 minutes until dark spots appear on at least a third of the kernels. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth, then whisk in the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt until fully combined with no lumps, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the charred corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the bowl. Fold in 3/4 cup of the cotija and 1 tbsp of the cilantro. Taste and adjust salt.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the remaining 1/4 cup cotija, 1 tbsp cilantro, and a light dusting of chili powder and smoked paprika. Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

This dip is worth making a few hours ahead of when you need it. The cream base absorbs the spices and the char from the corn settles into the whole dip rather than sitting on top. If it looks thick after a stint in the fridge, a quick stir brings it right back together.