Cheesy Baked Mexican Corn Dip
This incredible Cheesy Baked Mexican Corn Dip melds the sweetness of corn with a medley of mixed cheeses. Augmented by a minute kick, from finely chopped peppers. Each delectable morsel is a medley of flavors, where the tangy whiff of lime and the smoky undertones of paprika beautifully complement the velvety texture constructed by conjoining crema and mayonnaise. With a drizzle of cilantro, on top this dip goes past being a dish – it's an adventure that heralds both consistency and taste. Whether you're hosting an assemblage or simply feasting yourself to an evening this dip vows to be the star lure.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Two 15-oz cans corn drained and rinsed (or equivalent fresh or thawed frozen corn)
- 1/2 c Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 4 c shredded cheese divided (such as white cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend)
- 1 serrano chile or jalapeño pepper seeds removed and diced small
- 2-3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or paprika
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a bowl combine the corn, crema or sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the cheese diced pepper, lime juice, chili powder, paprika and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the corn mixture into the dish. Spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Place the dish in the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. If you prefer less browning on your cheese check it around 15 minutes. Keep an eye on it towards the end to prevent browning.
- Once done baking garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro on top. Serve warm, with tortilla chips for dipping. Enjoy your Cheesy Baked Mexican Corn Dip!
Notes
If you want to savor this Baked Mexican Corn Dip without stressing about gluten you're, in luck! The recipe itself is inherently gluten-free with a direction on corn, cheese and spices that's free from gluten. However it's essential to be wary when choosing each ingredient to guarantee your dip stays gluten-free. Take a moment to scan the tags on items such as mayonnaise, sour cream and especially the cheese because specific brands may hold gluten-based additives or fillers. When it comes to serving select gluten-free tortilla chips or a variety of veggies like bell pepper strips, carrot sticks and cucumber slices, for dipping pleasure.