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Savory Baked Mexican Street Corn Dip with Cotija and Tajin

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A quick and easy baked dip combining creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors inspired by Mexican street corn, perfect for snacking or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen corn kernels (about 450g), thawed
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225g), softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120ml)
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese (100g), crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese (100g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. If using frozen corn, thaw completely and pat dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in lime juice, garlic powder, Tajin seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Fold in the thawed corn, crumbled Cotija cheese, and half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until evenly mixed.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the top is lightly browned.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a little extra Tajin seasoning.
  10. Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced jicama, or veggie sticks.

Notes

Pat corn dry to avoid watery dip. Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth mixing. Use good-quality Cotija cheese for authentic flavor. Tent with foil if cheese browns too quickly. Can prepare dip a day ahead and refrigerate; add extra baking time when reheating.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn dip, baked corn dip, Cotija cheese dip, Tajin dip, easy appetizer, party dip, creamy corn dip

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