Name: Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cup(s) corn kernels; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1/3 cup(s) cotija cheese, freshly grated or crumbled, plus more for garnish; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 lime, juiced; salt and pepper, to taste; tajin, for garnish

Ingredients

Servings:

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

4 cup(s)

corn kernels

jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced

2 tbsp

mayonnaise

1/3 cup(s)

cotija cheese, freshly grated or crumbled, plus more for garnish

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

scallion, finely chopped

garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp

chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

lime, juiced

salt and pepper, to taste

tajin, for garnish

Directions 5 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt.

Step 2

Once the butter is melted add the corn kernels and the jalapeno pepper to the skillet and spread in an even layer.

Step 3

Cook, stirring frequently until the corn is cooked through and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the charred corn kernels to a bowl and add the mayonnaise, cojita cheese, smoked paprika, finely chopped scallion, minced garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.