Crack Corn Dip with Jalapeños (Print)

Creamy corn and cheddar blend with jalapeños for a spicy, addictive dip perfect with chips.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
05 - 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
06 - 0.5 cup chopped green onions
07 - 0.25 to 0.5 cup chopped fresh or pickled jalapeños

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Serving

11 - Tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Blend with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add whole kernel corn and cream-style corn to the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning or jalapeño level as desired.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl for cold service or to a baking dish if serving warm.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
08 - Serve with tortilla chips.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It works hot from the oven or straight from the fridge, so you can adapt it to whatever your day looks like.
  • The balance between creamy, sweet, and spicy makes it impossible to stop at just one scoop.
  • You can throw it together in minutes with mostly pantry staples, no fancy ingredients required.
  • It feeds a crowd without breaking the bank or stressing you out in the kitchen.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't soft enough, you'll end up with lumps no amount of stirring will fix, so let it sit out for at least 30 minutes before you start.
  • Don't skip draining the whole kernel corn, that extra liquid will turn your thick, creamy dip into a watery mess that won't hold up on a chip.
  • Taste before you bake or serve, because once it's in front of people, it's too late to adjust the heat or seasoning.
03 -
  • If you want extra texture and flavor, sprinkle a little more shredded cheese on top before baking so it gets crispy and golden.
  • For a smoky twist, add half a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a few dashes of hot sauce to the base before mixing everything together.
  • Serve it in a slow cooker on the warm setting if you're at a party, it'll stay creamy and warm for hours without drying out.
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