Grilled corn, onion, and chiles level up your favorite dip.

Thecornand onions in this dip get sweeter when grilled and add both a lovely color and charred flavor.

Crumbled queso fresco on top offers a pretty pop of white against all the colorful veggies.

Southern Living Charred-Vegetable Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips

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It also brings additional texture to thischunky guac, and a welcomed salty bite.

Toss together corn, onion, jalapenos, and oil on a baking sheet.

Remove from grill, and let cool 10 minutes.

Cut kernels from grilled corn, place in a medium bowl, and discard cobs.

Stir in cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt.

Stir 1 cup grilled-corn mixture into avocado mixture.

Transfer guacamole to a bowl.

Top with remaining grilled-corn mixture, and sprinkle evenly with crumbled queso fresco.

Garnish dip with additional cilantro; serve with chips.