Chef John’s Mexican Street Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup red onion plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic,
- 1 chili
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Instructions
- Slice corn kernels from corn cobs into a bowl; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add corn once the oil is hot. Press and pat down into an even layer, and let cook for about 2 minutes without stirring, until the corn begins to brown and starts to pop.
- Add salt, cayenne, black pepper, chili powder, oregano, and red onion. Cook, stirring, until corn is no longer raw but not yet beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, and let cool to room temperature in the pan.
- Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, and garlic powder to a bowl; stir together with a spatula until combined. Add corn mixture, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, for the garlic fresno chili oil combine avocado oil, garlic, Fresno chili, salt, and smoked paprika in a blender cup; blend until very smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl and reserve until needed. This will make more than you will need, and the extra chili oil can be stored in the refrigerator to use in other recipes.
- Remove dip from the refrigerator, stir, and taste for seasoning. Squeeze in more fresh lime juice, and add more salt if needed. Stir and transfer into a serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with a little grated cotija cheese, drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons garlic chili oil, and more diced red onion and chopped cilantro if desired.
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