Description
This Hot Corn Dip recipe is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines sweet corn with savory cheeses, spicy jalapeños, and aromatic garlic. Baked to golden perfection, this cheesy dip is a perfect addition to any party spread.
Ingredients
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Corn Dip Ingredients:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Mix cheeses: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, Monterey Jack, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Fold in sautéed vegetables. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions or cilantro. Serve warm with chips or veggies.
Notes
- Add crumbled bacon or chorizo for a meatier version.
- For extra heat, keep jalapeño seeds or add hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
