Description
This Hot Corn Dip is the perfect party dip—creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. The key to its incredible taste is the sautéed corn, which adds a rich, golden flavor to the dip. Serve it with chips or crackers for an irresistible appetizer!
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 4 large corn on the cob (or 500g / 1 lb frozen corn)
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 250 g (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (170 g) sour cream
- 3/4 cup (175 g) mayonnaise
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 115 g (4 oz) can green chilies, chopped (or substitute with chargrilled capsicum if unavailable)
- 3 shallots (scallions), finely sliced
- Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro (coriander)
- Sliced green chilies or jalapeño
- Sautéed corn
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
- Prepare Corn: Cut the corn off the cob (or use frozen corn, no need to thaw). If using fresh corn, a bundt pan or ramekin can help catch the kernels.
- Sauté Corn: Melt 1 tbsp of butter with 2 tsp of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add half of the corn and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the corn is golden. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining corn.
- Sauté Vegetables: If the skillet is dry, add a little more oil. Add the diced red and green bell peppers and onion. Cook for 2 minutes, until softened. Add to the bowl with the corn.
- Mix Ingredients: Add half of the shredded cheese into the bowl with the corn mixture. Then add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, green chilies, and shallots. Mix everything together.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly on top.
- Garnish: Once baked, top with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and sautéed corn.
- Serve: Serve hot with corn chips, crackers, or veggie sticks!
Notes
- Cheese Options: If Monterey Jack is unavailable, try cheddar, Gruyere, or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Add More Spice: Increase the heat by adding extra jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Smoky Flavor: Replace the green chilies with smoked bell peppers for a smokier depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dips
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
