Creamy Corn Dip with Cheddar (Printable View)
Creamy baked dip with sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and jalapeño. Ready in 35 minutes, perfect for parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth.
03 - Add corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish. Spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes of prep time but tastes like you fussed over it for hours
- The combination of sweet corn and sharp cheddar creates this addictive sweet savory balance that keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
02 -
- I learned the hard way that serving this straight from the oven will burn everyone's mouth—those first few bites stay dangerously hot for way longer than you'd expect
- The texture improves if you let it sit for about ten minutes after baking, giving the cheese time to set up slightly instead of being this crazy molten lava situation
03 -
- If you're using frozen corn, thaw it completely and pat it dry with paper towels to prevent your dip from becoming watery
- Room temperature ingredients blend together so much easier—take everything out of the fridge about thirty minutes before you start mixing