Mexican Corn Dip

 

Having the Griddle makes me so excited about

all of the food we are able to make next!

The options are endless!

Hubby made this and it was just so perfect!

While he's making our Main Dish outside,

I was in charge for the Appetizer.

He still did help me making this. 

I wanted something creamy and fresh and just a good dip.

MEXICAN CORN DIP

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

½–2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 cups corn kernels (from 3–4 raw ears)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

⅓ cup sour cream

4 tablespoons salted butter

⅓ cup olive oil mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese

1 grilled ear of corn, kernels removed from the cob

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Mix: In a bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Create the Creamy Base: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy. Add sour cream and cook until warmed throughout. If desired, thin the dip with a splash of milk.
4. Prepare the Spicy Butter: In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add 3 teaspoons of the spice mix and a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat.
5. Mix the Mayo and Lime: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and lime juice with a pinch of salt.
6. Assemble the Dip: Transfer the creamy corn mixture into a wide serving bowl. Top with grilled corn kernels, drizzle with the mayo-lime mixture, and swirl in the spicy butter. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

I'm so glad I found the Cotija Cheese!

I think that was important!

It turned out sooooo good!!!

Let me know what you guys think!

Hubby's Fajita Burrito!

Hubby's Fajita Burrito turned out perfect too!

I had Fajita Burrito in one of the Mexican restaurant we ate

at in Missouri from then 

It's a kind of burrito I only like,

It was so good!

Pretty much a Fajita in a Burrito.

Sooo good!!!

xo