Description
This Hot Corn Dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and jalapeños mixed with corn, cream cheese, sour cream, and a blend of spices, then baked to golden bubbly perfection. It’s best served hot with tortilla chips or crackers for scooping.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
Main Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans corn, drained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded and divided
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté until the vegetables become tender and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Preheat oven and prepare mixture: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the drained corn, softened cream cheese, sour cream, one cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until fully combined and creamy.
- Bake the dip: Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish or a small oven-safe skillet. Evenly sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese on top. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese on top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by tortilla chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- To reduce heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño or substitute with a milder pepper.
- You can make this dip ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mixture.
- This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- For gluten-free serving, ensure chips used are gluten-free.
