Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip - The Perfect Tailgate App

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor, while parmesan is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Avocado adds healthy fats and creaminess.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Husk the corn and brush it with olive oil.

Grill the corn until charred, about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.

Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a mixing bowl.

Add smoked cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and mix until smooth.

Stir in chopped cilantro, cotija cheese, diced jalapeño, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top.

Sprinkle with additional cotija cheese and green onions.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve warm with corn chips.

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