Mexicorn, real mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, Cheddar cheese and lime juice seasoned with ground cumin, cayenne pepper and kosher salt.
Ingredients -
3 (11 ounces each) cans Mexicorn, drained
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 cups Sour Cream
5 or 6 Scallions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 pound Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
1 pinch Kosher Salt
Preparation:
1. Add corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, cilantro, Cheddar cheese and lime juice to a large serving bowl.
2. Stir to mix well.
3. Season corn dip with cumin, cayenne, and salt.
4. Refrigerate until serving.
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
Cooking Tip
Sour Cream
Sour cream is made from homogenized cream that is incorporated with a bacteria culture. The tangy taste comes from the culture. Store sour cream with other dairy products in the coldest section of the refrigerator.
Cooking Tip
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh cilantro is popular in Tex-Mex and Southwestern cuisine and a staple in Mexican cooking. The fresh leaves of the coriander plant, cilantro should be bought and used within a few days as it deteriorates quickly.
