Mexican Snack

Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Mexican Snack recipe, a savory twist on classic street corn flavors. Featuring freshly charred corn kernels tossed in a luscious blend of creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and zesty lime, this crowd-pleasing dip is finished with crumbled cotija cheese, fragrant cilantro, and a kick of chili powder or Tajín seasoning. Perfect for gatherings, this quick and easy appetizer is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with crunchy tortilla chips or crisp sliced vegetables. Whether you're hosting a party or indulging in a fiesta-inspired snack, this flavorful dish delivers an authentic taste of Mexico in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn or 4 cups frozen, thawed)
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 0.75 cups cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 large lime (zested and juiced)
• 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 1 teaspoons chili powder or Tajín seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bag tortilla chips or sliced vegetables (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder, and half of the cotija cheese. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Fold the charred corn into the mayonnaise mixture. Add in the chopped cilantro and diced jalapeño, if using.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or bowl. Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese and a little extra chili powder or Tajín seasoning on top for garnish.

Step 6

Serve the dip warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips or sliced vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1775.8 grams (1775.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3832

Total Fat 244.00g	313%
Saturated Fat 73.00g	365%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 368mg	123%
Sodium 3908mg	170%
Total Carbohydrate 376.40g	137%
Dietary Fiber 39.30g	140%
Total Sugars 72.80g
Protein 97.60g	195%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1657mg	127%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 3406mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 36.8%