Creamy Corn Cheddar Dip (Printable View)
Creamy, savory blend of sweet corn and melted cheddar with a hint of spice
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish. Spread evenly across the surface.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It is the ultimate crowd pleaser that disappears faster than you can say pass the chips
- The combination of sweet corn and spicy jalapeño creates this addictive flavor balance everyone goes crazy for
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- I once skipped softening the cream cheese and ended up with tiny lumps throughout the entire dip
- Letting it rest for those 5 minutes before serving makes such a difference in how the flavors meld together
03 -
- Roast the corn in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding it to the dip
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving brightens everything