Hot Corn Dip
HB-1135 · Hand-built original · African
Sweet, crunchy corn melds with gooey cheese and smoky bacon for a one-of-a-kind dip that's addictively delicious. The perfect appetizer for game day, summer cookouts, or midweek cravings! Makes 4-6 cups
Main ingredient: ears fresh corn
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off (or 1 lb frozen corn, or two 15-oz cans, drained)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup finely minced jalapeno
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Method
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly charred in spots.
- Add the onion, jalapeno and red bell pepper. Season with the salt, black pepper and smoked paprika and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic for the last minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions, mayonnaise, half the Monterey Jack and half the cheddar, until well combined.
- Smooth the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbling and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
- Garnish with extra green onions and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data