Mexican Snack
Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Mexican Snack recipe, a savory twist on classic street corn flavors. Featuring freshly charred corn kernels tossed in a luscious blend of creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and zesty lime, this crowd-pleasing dip is finished with crumbled cotija cheese, fragrant cilantro, and a kick of chili powder or Tajín seasoning. Perfect for gatherings, this quick and easy appetizer is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips or crisp sliced vegetables. Whether you're hosting a party or indulging in a fiesta-inspired snack, this flavorful dish delivers an authentic taste of Mexico in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn or 4 cups frozen, thawed)
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.75 cups cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 large lime (zested and juiced)
- 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1 teaspoons chili powder or Tajín seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bag tortilla chips or sliced vegetables (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Step 2
Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder, and half of the cotija cheese. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Fold the charred corn into the mayonnaise mixture. Add in the chopped cilantro and diced jalapeño, if using.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or bowl. Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese and a little extra chili powder or Tajín seasoning on top for garnish.
Step 6
Serve the dip warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips or sliced vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1775.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3832.0 |
| Total Fat 244.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 367.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3907.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 376.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 72.8g | |
| Protein 97.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1657.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3405.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories