Mexican Corn Dip
Prospects Urban Kitchen & Bar, Hilton Denver City Center
According to Executive Sous Chef Tamara Becerra, this take on street corn offers a Colorado twist and is great to snack on with tortilla chips and chicharrones that gives a “warm and filling fiesta feeling.”
Mexican Corn Dip
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp shallots (minced)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ oz jalapenos (fresh or pickled), sliced thin
- Optional garnish:
- 1 tsp epazote (chopped)
- 1 tsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp scallions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese (grated)
- To taste tajin or kosher salt
Directions
- In a small bowl mix the sour cream, cream cheese and lime juice until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic and shallots; cook until translucent. Add the jalapeno and the corn. Season with salt and chili powder.
- Once it is warm, add the cheese/cream mixture and keep cooking until it is creamy and soft.
- Remove the pan from the heat and place dip into a serving bowl, garnish with Cotija cheese and fresh herbs (cilantro is ideal).
- Enjoy with Chicharrones or Tortilla Chips!
Cook’s Note
Corn can be grilled prior to making dip for added flavor
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