If we are planning a party, dips are always one of our go-to things to serve. Some of our other favorites are Easy Refried Bean Dip, Maryland Hot Crab Dip, 7 Layer Dip, or Philly Cheesesteak Dip! Cinco de Mayo may be over, but we’re keeping the party going all summer long with this grilled Mexican street corn dip. Which is great since there are so many occasions during the summer that call for casual, fun food like a good hot corn dip! This grilled Mexican street corn dip is just as good for the 4th of July as Cinco de Mayo. Or make a batch to share with friends and neighbors on those long summer evenings where you hang out in the backyard chatting while the kids jump on the trampoline once the sun goes down and the temperatures drop.
Ingredients for Mexican Street Corn Dip
corn on the cob cream cheese sour cream mayonnaise garlic powder chili powder lime juice Pepper Jack cheese jalapeño pepper cilantro onion smoked paprika cotija cheese
I love cooking fresh corn on the cob in the summer. I pick it up at the farmer’s market or grocery store and let the girls husk it on the back patio. It’s their favorite job, just like it was my favorite job when I was their age. If you don’t have a grill, you could always roast the corn on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet for a few minutes, or even roast it in the oven. I love the slightly smoky flavor grilling gives to the corn kernels, but whichever approach you take will bring out the natural sweetness in the corn. And of course you need some delicious dippers for the corn dip! Cut-up veggies or tortilla chips will do, but I really love these Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps which add even more corn-flavor to every bite. Farmer’s Pantry is one of our Grilling Week sponsors and if you enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post, you have a chance to win a huge package of their super yummy snacks! I love that this is Mexican street corn except turned into a dip so I don’t have to get it all over my face and hands and embarrass myself attempting to eat it in front of my friends. I’m mean, Mexican street corn is still totally worth it, but having the dip option is a bonus.
How to Make Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip
How Long Can Cream Cheese Sit Out?
Because this is a dairy-based dip with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and cheese, you should not sit out at room temperature longer than two hours. At that point, you either need to reheat the dip or put it in the fridge. Another option would be to transfer the dip to a slow cooker to keep it warm if you are thinking the dip might need to sit out for longer. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
More Corn Recipes For Corn Season
Grilled Corn Salad Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Grilled Cactus and Corn Salad Perfect Cornbread Cheesy Corn Honey Butter Creamy Skillet Corn or see all of my best Grilling Recipes for more summer grilling inspiration!
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