Description
Mexican street corn digs deep into summer comfort with creamy, smoky goodness that whispers of backyard barbecues and zesty flavors. Cheese, chili, and charred corn blend into an irresistible dip you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 blocks cream cheese
- 2 cans Baja-style corn
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 bunch cilantro, diced
- Tajin seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, Baja-style corn, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until smooth and homogeneous.
- Fold in pepper Jack cheese and fresh cilantro, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Enhance flavor profile by generously sprinkling Tajin seasoning and thoroughly incorporating.
- Ignite smoker and calibrate temperature precisely to 225F (107C) for optimal infusion of smoky essence.
- Carefully transfer corn mixture into a heat-resistant vessel, positioning strategically within smoker’s chamber.
- Allow dip to absorb rich, woody aromatics for approximately 2 hours, gently rotating contents midway through smoking process.
- Monitor texture until mixture becomes luxuriously bubbly and develops deep, complex flavor notes.
- Extract dip from smoker using protective mitts, ensuring immediate serving while temperature remains invitingly warm.
- Accompany with an array of complementary dipping instruments like tortilla chips, vegetable crudités, or artisan crackers for maximum gustatory enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese beforehand for smoother blending and easier mixing.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cotija or queso fresco for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust Tajin seasoning gradually to control spice level and prevent overwhelming heat.
- For vegetarian option, replace cream cheese with dairy-free alternative and use plant-based cheese substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg