Description
Creamy corn dip delivers southern comfort with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Zesty ingredients and simple preparation make this crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for gatherings you’ll savor to the last scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz / 453 g) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 (11 oz / 312 g) cans MexiCorn (sweet corn & diced red and green peppers), drained
- 1 (7 oz / 198 g) can chopped green chiles
- 1 (6 oz / 170 g) can chopped jalapeno peppers, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2–3 bags Fritos Scoops corn chips
Instructions
- Flavor Fusion: In a generously sized mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, canned corn, Mexican-style corn, green onions, jalapeño, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt until ingredients are completely harmonized and smooth.
- Chilling Transformation: Seal the mixture in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours (preferably overnight) to allow flavor dimensions to develop and intensify.
- Serving Preparation: Just before presenting, gently stir the dip to reincorporate any slight separation and ensure a consistent, creamy texture. Accompany with crispy Frito Scoops corn chips for optimal enjoyment.
- Storage Strategy: Maintain the dip’s peak quality by keeping it refrigerated and consuming within 2-3 days of preparation, preserving its vibrant taste and appealing consistency.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow ingredients to blend and intensify, creating a more harmonious taste experience.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust jalapeño quantity to match your heat preference, ranging from mild to fiery hot based on personal taste.
- Prevent Ingredient Separation: Stir the dip before serving to ensure even distribution of flavors and maintain a consistent, creamy texture.
- Freshness Window: Enjoy the corn dip within 2-3 days for the best quality, storing it continuously in the refrigerator to maintain its delicious taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 604 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg