Crack Corn Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy corn and cheese blend with spicy jalapeños for the ultimate party dip

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
05 - 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
06 - 0.5 cup chopped green onions
07 - 0.25 to 0.5 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

# How to Prepare:

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 to the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate without breaking down kernels.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed throughout.
04 - Sample the dip and adjust seasoning or jalapeño quantity as desired for optimal flavor balance.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl for cold serving, or to a baking dish if preparing for warm service.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burns.
08 - Present dip with tortilla chips for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Whether you're nervous about impressing people or just feeding hungry friends, this dip never disappoints and honestly makes you look like a kitchen genius.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese ruins the whole thing, so take it out of the fridge while you gather ingredients and it'll blend like silk instead of fighting you the entire time.
  • If you're baking it warm, don't let it go too long or the cheese separates slightly and the dip gets oily instead of creamy, which I discovered by getting distracted and forgetting about it for too long.
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese instead of using the pre-shredded kind, because the anti-caking powder keeps it from melting into that beautiful creamy texture that makes this dip so special.
  • If you want to add bacon, cook it until it's crispy, crumble it, and stir it in just before serving so it stays crunchy instead of getting soggy in the cream.
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