Cheesy Baked Mexican Corn Dip

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F and spray a 3-quart baking dish, 9-inch pie plate, or similar-sized oven-safe baking or casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.

Step 2

To a large bowl, add the corn, crema, mayo, 2 cups of cheese, serrano or jalapeno (note that this dip is not hot nor spicy, rather the serrano or jalapeno just add a tiny touch of heat and flavor but use jalapeno if you're very heat sensitive or use half of one), lime juice, chili powder, paprika, pepper, and stir to combine. Turn mixture out into prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Evenly top with the remaining 2 cups cheese.

Step 4

Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, noting that if you don't like much color or browning on your cheese, start checking after 15 minutes. Keep a very close eye on it in the last 5 minutes of baking because the cheese will start browning at a very rapid rate. Mine was done and quite golden browned at 22 minutes. All cheeses melt and brown as different times and rates so watch your dip and not the clock.

Step 5

Evenly garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips. Dip is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.