Description
This Cinco de Mayo Street Corn Dip & Guacamole Board is a crowd-pleaser with creamy, spicy flavors and fresh ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer for any gathering!
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 the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the corn, chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the sour cream and cook until warmed throughout. If desired, thin the dip with milk.
- In a separate skillet, melt the butter until golden, then mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, plus a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook for another minute before removing from the heat.
- Combine the mayo and lime juice with a pinch of salt.
- Spoon the dip into a serving bowl, top with kernels from grilled corn, and drizzle the mayo and spicy butter mixture over the top. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with chips for dipping.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
Adjust cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
Use fresh corn for a sweeter flavor. Pour extra lime juice over for added zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg