Hot Corn Dip Recipe

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Looking for a tasty dip to impress your friends? Hot corn dip is your answer! This cheesy, creamy dish is packed with sweet corn, peppers, and spices. It’s easy to make and perfect for parties or game day snacks.

You’ll love how the flavors blend together in this warm, gooey dip. Serve it with tortilla chips and watch it disappear in minutes. Get ready to become everyone’s favorite host!

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty hot corn dip:

• 3-4 cups corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium white onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

For the creamy base:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Spices and seasonings:
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese:
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

For garnish:
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1-2 scallions, chopped

Don’t forget to grab some tortilla chips for serving! With these ingredients, you’ll be ready to whip up a delicious hot corn dip that your friends and family will love.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. If using fresh corn, grill or roast it first for extra flavor. Cut the kernels off the cob. For frozen corn, thaw and drain it. If using canned corn, drain well.

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño. Cook for 3-5 minutes until onions are soft. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo until smooth. Stir in paprika and cumin. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add pepper jack cheese, cooked veggies, and corn to the bowl. Mix everything together well.

Pour the mixture into an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Let the dip cool for 5-10 minutes after baking. Sprinkle cilantro and scallions on top. Serve warm with tortilla chips and enjoy your tasty creation!

Possible Substitutes List & Recipe Variations

You can easily tweak this hot corn dip recipe to suit your tastes. Here are some tasty substitutions and variations to try:

Cheese swaps:

• Use Monterey Jack instead of pepper jack for less heat
• Swap cheddar for Colby or a Mexican cheese blend

Veggie options:

• Add diced tomatoes or pimentos for extra color
• Mix in chopped spinach or kale for a nutrition boost

Spice it up:

• Toss in a can of diced green chiles
• Sprinkle in some cayenne or hot sauce for more kick

Make it meatier:

• Stir in cooked, crumbled bacon
• Add shredded rotisserie chicken

For a lighter version:

• Use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream
• Choose low-fat cream cheese and mayo

You can also try these fun twists:

• Taco-style: Add taco seasoning and top with lettuce and tomatoes
• Southwest: Mix in black beans and corn
• Buffalo: Stir in buffalo sauce and top with blue cheese crumbles

Remember, you can always adjust the spices to your liking. Have fun experimenting with different flavors!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For extra flavor, try grilling or roasting the corn before adding it to the dip. This gives a nice smoky taste that really enhances the dish.

You can make this dip ahead of time. Just prepare it up to the point of baking, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

To store leftovers, let the dip cool completely. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.

If you’re short on time, use canned or frozen corn instead of fresh. Just make sure to drain it well to avoid a watery dip.

Try serving this dip with different chips or veggies. Tortilla chips, pita chips, or sliced bell peppers all work great for scooping.

To make it vegetarian-friendly, swap the pepper jack cheese for a vegetarian version.