Layered Mexican Street Corn Dip

Name: Layered Mexican Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened; 2 ears corn on the cob, grilled, kernels removed from cob (about 1 cup); ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. light sour cream; 2 tsp. reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided; 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, divided; 2 Tbsp. Cotija cheese; 2 limes, each cut into 10 wedges, divided; RITZ Toasted Chips Original

Recreate the delicious flavors of Mexican street corn in a party appetizer with this creamy fresh corn dip seasoned with cilantro and Cotija cheese.

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Servings:

Makes 2 cups dip or 16 servings, 2 cups dip and 14 chips each.

Ingredient list

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 ears corn on the cob, grilled, kernels removed from cob (about 1 cup)
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. light sour cream
2 tsp. reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 Tbsp. crumbled Cotija cheese
2 limes, each cut into 10 wedges, divided
RITZ Toasted Chips Original

Directions

Spread Neufchatel cheese into 9x6-inch oval on serving plate; set aside.

Cut kernels off the corn cobs; place kernels in medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, 1-3/4 tsp. of the taco seasoning and 2 tsp. of the cilantro; mix well. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with the Cotija cheese.

Squeeze 2 lime wedges over top of dip; sprinkle with the remaining taco seasoning mix and cilantro.

Serve with the chips, and remaining lime wedges for squeezing over individual servings of the dip.

Recipe Tips

How to Grill the CornRemove husks and silk from the ears of corn. Heat outdoor grill (or grill pan for indoor cooking) on medium-high heat. Place corn ears on the grill grate; cook 10 min. or until corn is evenly grill marked and kernels are tender, turning occasionally. Cool completely before cutting the kernels off the corn ears. You should get about 1 cup corn kernels from both ears of corn.
Make it EasySubstitute 1 cup thawed frozen street corn for the roasted fresh corn kernels.
VariationsPrepare recipe as directed, using one or more of the following substitutions: smoked paprika for the taco seasoning mix; and/or crumbled queso blanco, crumbled feta cheese or shredded Parmesan cheese for the Cotija cheese.