MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP RECIPE BY TASTY

Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by LALA

Categories Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup Lala® Crema, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
¼ cup cotija cheese, crumbled, plus 2 tablespoons, for garnish
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
¼ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon, for garnish
4 ½ cups frozen corn, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
tortilla chip, for dipping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Add the cream cheese, Lala® Crema, garlic, hot sauce, lime juice, and 1 cup (100 G) pepper jack cheese to a high-powered blender and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until mostly smooth.
Spoon cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and stir in the remaining cup of shredded cheese, ¼ cup Cotija cheese, the jalapeño, red onion, ½ cup (20 G) cilantro, 4 cups (700 G) frozen corn, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (85 G) corn on top.
Bake the dip for 30-40 minutes, until bubbling and hot.
Remove the dip from the oven and top with a drizzle of Lala® Crema, 2 tablespoons Cotija cheese, the chili powder, and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 7 grams