Crack Corn Dip (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy corn and cheese blend with jalapeños for the ultimate party appetizer

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
05 - 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
06 - ½ cup chopped green onions
07 - ¼ to ½ cup chopped jalapeños, fresh or pickled

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Serving

11 - Tortilla chips

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Blend with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add whole kernel corn and cream-style corn. Stir gently to incorporate.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning or jalapeños as desired.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl for cold serving, or to a baking dish if serving warm.
06 - For a warm dip, preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving with tortilla chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The creamy, cheesy base with bursts of sweet corn and spicy jalapeño hits every flavor note at once.
  • You can serve it cold straight from the fridge or bake it until the edges turn golden and bubbly.
  • It disappears so fast at parties that you will want to make a double batch next time.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is cold, it will turn lumpy and refuse to blend smoothly no matter how long you stir.
  • Drain the whole kernel corn completely or the dip will turn watery and lose its thick, scoopable texture.
  • Taste before baking because once it is in the oven, you cannot fix the seasoning.
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese and sour cream together first, it makes the whole dip impossibly smooth.
  • If you want extra color and flavor, sprinkle a little paprika or extra shredded cheese on top before baking.
  • Double the batch if you are serving more than six people, this disappears faster than you think.
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