Description
Spicy jalapeno corn dip brings southwestern comfort straight to your table with creamy cheese and zesty peppers. Bold flavors mingle in this simple, crowd-pleasing recipe that will make guests crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (450 g) frozen corn (or canned, drained)
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk (optional, for a creamier dip)
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by coating the interior with a light non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer the corn, cream cheese, shredded cheese varieties, sour cream, diced jalapenos, and selected seasonings into the slow cooker, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, creating a uniform mixture that blends all flavors and textures without breaking down the corn kernels.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to LOW, allowing the ingredients to meld and melt together slowly for 2-3 hours, or choose HIGH heat for a faster 1-1.5 hour cooking time.
- Periodically stir the developing dip to prevent any potential scorching and promote even heating throughout the mixture.
- If the consistency appears too dense, introduce a small amount of milk to create a smoother, more spreadable texture.
- Once the cheeses have completely melted and the dip reaches a creamy consistency, incorporate crispy bacon pieces for an additional layer of smoky flavor.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped green onions across the surface for a bright, aromatic garnish that adds visual appeal and a mild onion kick.
- Transfer the warm, bubbling dip to a serving dish and accompany with an array of dipping options like crisp tortilla chips, crunchy crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for milder flavor or adding extra peppers for more kick.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to prevent lumpy texture when mixing.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives for a vegan-friendly version using cashew cream and dairy-free cheese.
- Reduce calorie content by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of full-fat sour cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg