Hot Corn Dip
A creamy, cheesy, and delightfully tangy dip guaranteed to be the life of the party! 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
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 ears of fresh corn ((or one pound of frozen corn or two 15-ounce cans, drained))
- 2 tablespoon (28g) unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) black pepper
- 1 cup (150g) diced onion
- 1 cup (250g) jalapeno, (finely minced)
- 1 cup (250g) red bell pepper, (diced)
- 1 teaspoon (2-3g) smoked paprika
- 3-4 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 cup (200g) green onions, (sliced (plus more for garnish))
- ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
- 2 cups (232g) grated Monterey Jack cheese, (divided)
- 1 cup (118g) grated cheddar cheese, (divided (or a similar cheese))
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).
- 2
Remove corn kernels from the cobs if using fresh corn. Drain corn if using canned.
- 3
Place a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Then add ½ tablespoon butter and let it melt.
- 4
Add the corn, salt, and pepper. Sauté the corn, stirring occasionally, until the corn turns deep golden brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and place corn in a bowl. If anything sticks to the skillet, lightly wipe it with a paper towel.
- 6
Melt the remaining ½ tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Follow with the onions, jalapenos, bell peppers, smoked paprika, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent (about 2 minutes).
- 7
Finally, add the green onions and continue cooking for about a minute or until tender.
- 8
Transfer to the bowl with the corn mixture. Add the mayonnaise, half of the Monterey jack, and half of the cheddar cheese, and mix well. Pour into a 4-inch square baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. You can refrigerate or freeze it at this point until ready to bake.
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot with taro chips or homemade tortilla chips.