recipe

Cotija, Avocado & Corn Dip

Lunch • Dinner • Entertaining/Parties • Appetizer • Snack

  • DifficultyEasy
  • Prep Time5 minutes
  • Cook Time10 minutes
  • Total Time15 minutes
  • Yield6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup BelGioioso Cotija Cheese, divided
  • 4 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, grilled, canned, or thawed frozen)
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
Made With Cotija Cheese

Instructions

  1. If using fresh corn, heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the corn for 5–7 minutes until lightly charred. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the avocado, ¼ cup of the BelGioioso Cotija Cheese, lime juice and salt. Tip: For an extra creamy dip, mash the avocados in a molcajete.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the corn, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Gently toss until evenly mixed.
  4. Transfer the mashed avocado to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with the corn mixture and sprinkle on the remaining ¼ cup of BelGioioso Cotija Cheese.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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