Jalapeño Corn Dip
- A creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines sweet corn kernels with spicy jalapeños and cheese.
- Perfect for parties, game days, or anytime snacking.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for a versatile treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen thawed, or canned drained)
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, minced jalapeño, and lime juice. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to marinate.
- In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add mayonnaise and sour cream, stirring until completely combined.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture and stir well.
- Gently fold the corn mixture into the creamy base until evenly coated.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions, reserving some green onions for garnish if desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2 hours is ideal) to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the dip a final stir and garnish with reserved green onions and fresh cilantro if using.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the dip.
- Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-packaged for the best melting and texture.
- This dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance and improves as it chills.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: jalapeno corn dip, spicy corn dip, jalapeno cheese dip, creamy corn dip, easy party dip