Cheddar and Jalapeno Corn Dip

Kansas City game day means this corn dip is on the counter every single time. It is warm, cheesy, a little smoky from the chipotle, and has just enough heat from the roasted jalapenos to keep things interesting. I have been making a version of this for years and it is always the first thing to go at any gathering.

Why You’ll Love This

• Ready in 25 min with minimal cleanup
• Big flavors the whole family actually loves
• Simple ingredients from any KC grocery store
• Great for game day or any gathering

Ingredients

• frozen corn
• cream cheese
• cheddar
• jalapenos
• chipotle in adobo
• green onions

How to Make It

Preheat oven to 375F. Mix all ingredients together, transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheddar, and bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

What I Use: A good Cast Iron Baking Dish makes a real difference for this recipe.

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Cheddar and Jalapeno Corn Dip

A warm, cheesy corn dip with sweet corn and spicy jalapeno. Always the first thing gone.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups corn kernels
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
• 2 jalapenos, diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

 

1. If using fresh or frozen corn, char it in a hot skillet first for extra flavor.
2. Mix the corn with cream cheese, sour cream, most of the cheddar, jalapenos, green onions, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Spread into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar.
4. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

Leave the jalapeno seeds in for more heat, or remove them for a milder dip.

Cheddar and Jalapeno Corn Dip

A warm, cheesy corn dip with a gentle jalapeno kick for any gathering.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cup corn kernels
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cheddar shredded
• 2 jalapenos minced
• 2 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Char the corn in a skillet a few minutes.
2. Lower heat and melt in the cream cheese and sour cream.
3. Mix in cheddar, jalapenos, garlic, paprika, and salt.
4. Transfer to a dish and bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
5. Top with green onion and serve warm with chips.

Notes

Serve from the skillet with sturdy chips.