Fiesta Corn Dip
Sweet corn, crisp peppers and onions, rich cream cheese, and spicy jalapenos are combined in this creamy Fiesta Corn Dip to create a snack worthy of any occasion.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or bacon grease
- 1 red bell pepper chopped into ¼-inch pieces, about 1 cup
- 1 green bell pepper chopped into ¼-inch pieces, about 1 cup
- ½ yellow onion chopped into ¼-inch pieces, about ½ cup
- 2 jalapenos finely diced, about ¼ cup, adjust for more or less heat
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 32 ounces frozen or fresh corn about 5 cups
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for more or less heat
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon about 6 strips OPTIONAL
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter (or bacon grease) and then add the bell peppers, onion, jalapenos, and garlic. Cook until the onion and peppers begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the corn and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese and stir to melt. Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute or two, until everything comes together.
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Add bacon, if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal · Carbohydrates: 23g · Protein: 10g · Fat: 6g · Saturated Fat: 3g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Trans Fat: 0.05g · Cholesterol: 21mg · Sodium: 458mg · Potassium: 333mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 7g · Vitamin A: 842IU · Vitamin C: 34mg · Calcium: 92mg · Iron: 1mg
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