Cast-Iron Skillet Corn Dip

Name: Cast-Iron Skillet Corn Dip
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil, divided; 4–6 ears, corn, kernels cut from cobs (4 cups), divided; 1 teaspoon, table salt, divided; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 3 , scallions, sliced thin, divided; 8 ounces, cream cheese, cut into 8 equal pieces and softened; 8 ounces, pepper Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups), divided; 1 cup, mayonnaise; 2 , serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin; 2 tablespoons, lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving; 2 teaspoons, chili powder; 1 ounce, cotija cheese, crumbled (¼ cup); ¼ cup, chopped fresh cilantro; , Tortilla chips

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2023

Appetizers

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A party hit inspired by a classic Mexican dish.

SERVES6 to 8

TIME40 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This recipe is inspired by esquites, a Mexican dish of grilled corn, mayonnaise, cheese, chile, and lime. We adapted these flavors into a hot, gooey, and delicious dip served in the cast-iron skillet the dish was made in. The skillet was ke...

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