Creamy Corn Cheddar Dip (Print)
A warm, creamy blend of sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and spices. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ 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.
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.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish. Spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet corn and smoky spices creates this incredible depth that keeps everyone coming back for just one more chip
- It comes together in under 10 minutes of prep time, then the oven does all the heavy lifting while you get other things ready
02 -
- I once made the mistake of using pre shredded cheese and the dip turned out grainy because of the anti caking coating, grating your own makes a huge difference in texture
- The dip continues to thicken as it cools, so serve it while it's still hot and bubbling for the best consistency
03 -
- Spray your baking dish with cooking oil before adding the mixture, otherwise you'll be soaking that dish for days to get the baked on cheese off
- Put a baking sheet on the rack below the dip to catch any bubbling over, because nothing ruins a good appetizer faster than smoke alarms going off during the party