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a small bowl of mexican street corn dip next to a bowl of tortilla chips.
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Mexican Corn Dip For One

This small batch Mexican Corn Dip is a creamy, flavorful dish made with corn, jalapeños, lime juice, and cotija cheese. It's easy to make and perfect for enjoying with tortilla chips.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: corn dip, corn salad, elote en vaso, esquites, mexican corn dip, mexican street corn, mexican street corn salad, street corn, street corn dip, torchy's, torchys tacos
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup corn (Use fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned corn)
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeños
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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Instructions

  • In a 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add corn and jalapeños; cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl. Add garlic, lime juice, mayonnaise, chili powder, cotija, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
  • Spoon into a small bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Corn Options: Use fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned corn. If using canned, rinse and drain well.
  • Get Good Browning: Use butter for richer flavor. Let the corn sit in the pan without stirring too often to develop browned edges.
  • Spice Level: Add extra chili powder or jalapeños to increase the heat.
  • Vegan Version: Use olive oil instead of butter, and swap in vegan mayo and cheese for a dairy-free dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg

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