September is that magical in-between month—when the pool floats are deflating, the backpacks are already sticky, and you’re not quite ready to commit to pumpkin spice everything. It’s the season of “what do I even make for this cookout?” and “is it too early for chili?” and “why is there glitter in my lunchbox?”

Last week, our neighbor texted us out of the blue: “Cornhole tournament in the backyard tonight—bring a snack and you’re A-game!”

I had no time to run to the store, no energy for anything elaborate, and just enough corn in the fridge to make something happen. Enter: Street Corn Dip. It’s creamy, smoky, tangy, and just spicy enough to make people say, “Wait, what is this and why haven’t I had it before?”

I brought it warm in a dish wrapped in a kitchen towel (because moms improvise), and within minutes, it was gone. The dip, not the towel. Though I wouldn’t put it past our black lab to sneak off with both.

Whether you’re hosting a last-minute hangout, packing a tailgate treat, or just need something to scoop into while hiding from homework duty, this dip delivers.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen fire-roasted corn (or 2 cups grilled corn kernels)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta if that’s what you’ve got)
• Chopped cilantro for flair
• Optional: diced jalapeño for heat, crushed tortilla chips for crunch

Instructions:

Sauté the corn in a pan until lightly charred and sizzling.

In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir in the corn, cheese, and any optional additions.

Top with cilantro and a high-five from your child who “helped by tasting everything.”

Serve warm or chilled with tortilla chips, veggie sticks… or straight from the bowl with a spoon. No judgment.

Why Moms Love It:

• It’s fast. Like, “I forgot I said I’d bring something” fast.
• It’s flexible—sub in Greek yogurt, skip the jalapeños, toss in leftover grilled veggies.
• It’s a hit with kids, husbands, and even picky party guests who pretend they don’t like mayo.

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With coffee in one hand and a tortilla chip in the other,

💛 Bethany

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Street Corn Dip

A creamy, smoky, tangy dip that turns leftover corn into the life of the party. Whether you’re racing to a last-minute cookout or dodging homework duty, this dip delivers. It’s packed with flavor, easy to customize, and it disappears fast (sometimes with the serving spoon).

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Easy dip, game day appetizer, party dip ideas

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen fire-roasted corn or 2 cups grilled corn kernels
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta if that’s what you’ve got
• Chopped cilantro
• Optional: diced jalapeño for heat, crushed tortilla chips for crunch

Instructions

• Sauté the corn in a pan until lightly charred and sizzling.
• In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in the corn, cheese, and any optional additions.
• Top with cilantro.
• Serve warm or chilled with tortilla chips, veggie sticks… or straight from the bowl with a spoon. No judgment.