4.9 from 14 votes
Tex Mex Hot Corn Dip
This Tex Mex Hot Corn Dip is loaded with corn, peppers, chiles, two cheeses and warm spices like cumin and paprika. Perfect for any BBQ, game day, potluck or party, this feeds a hungry crowd. You can serve this up in under 30 minutes, too!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
238 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn (See Note 1)
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced, large
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced, large
- 2 jalapeno pepper diced (stem/seeds removed, fresh
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese or cheddar, grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Shuck and clean corn if using fresh (grill optional) OR thaw corn if using frozen.
- Dice the peppers and set aside.
- Add butter to hot skillet over medium high heat and melt. Add bell peppers and jalapeño, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and garlic powder. Stir and sauté for several minutes until soft.
- Turn heat to medium and add the cream cheese, stirring to melt and mix with peppers until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in corn and 3/4 cup of pepper jack cheese until fully melted. Pour into a seasoned 9x13" casserole dish (or smaller for deeper dippin') and top with remaining 3/4 cup of pepper jack cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Top with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese (optional).
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Notes
- I either cut 4 fresh or grilled ears of corn, OR you can use 32 oz canned or frozen (thawed).
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
234mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14.4mg
(16%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14.4mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.