Crack Corn Dip with Jalapeños (Printable)

Creamy blend of sweet corn, cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños. Perfect warm or cold dip for parties and game day gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
05 - 1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
06 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions
07 - 1/4 to 1/2 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

# Step-by-Step:

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 cream mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning or jalapeño heat level as desired.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl for cold serving, or to a baking dish if serving warm.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It works hot or cold, so you can make it ahead and decide last minute how to serve it based on your mood or the weather.
  • The creamy, cheesy base with bursts of sweet corn and a gentle kick makes it impossible to stop at one chip.
  • You can dial the spice up or down without changing the soul of the dip, making it perfect for any crowd.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isn't fully softened, you'll end up with frustrating lumps no amount of stirring will fix, so let it sit out ahead of time or give it a few seconds in the microwave.
  • Draining the whole kernel corn is crucial because that extra liquid will make your dip soupy and sad instead of thick and scoopable.
  • Taste before you bake because once it's hot, adjusting seasoning becomes a guessing game and you lose that chance to make it perfect.
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese and sour cream because it makes the base impossibly smooth and saves your arm from exhaustion.
  • If you're baking it, use a shallow dish instead of a deep one so you get more of that golden, bubbly top that everyone fights over.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking because it lets the dip thicken up just enough to cling to your chip instead of sliding off.
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