Description
Creamy Mexican Corn Dip delivers a fiesta of flavors straight from south of the border. Zesty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a crowd-pleasing appetizer that sparks instant celebration for hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces/432 grams each) mexicorn (drained)
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) rotel (regular or hot, drained)
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 8 green onions (sliced)
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk mayonnaise and sour cream until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold Mexicorn, Rotel tomatoes, sharp cheddar, freshly chopped green onions, and vibrant cilantro into the creamy base, ensuring thorough and even distribution.
- Seal the mixture in an airtight container and nestle in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- When ready to serve, transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and accompany with crisp tortilla chips, crackers, or a colorful array of raw vegetable sticks for optimal dipping experience.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better flavor blending.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use reduced-fat mayonnaise.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes, or adding fresh jalapeños for extra kick.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, allowing flavors to develop even more intensely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg