Description
A delightful corn dip recipe that combines fresh corn, creamy cheese, and spices, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh corn kernels: 2 cups (about 4 ears of corn)
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup (shredded)
- Jalapeños: 2 (finely chopped, seeds removed)
- Green onions: 1/4 cup (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base by shucking the corn and cutting the kernels off the ears.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the fresh corn kernels.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Be gentle when folding in corn to maintain its texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before baking.
- Preheat the oven for even cooking.
- Start with fewer jalapeños if you’re sensitive to spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: corn dip, appetizer, party food, creamy dip, cheese dip