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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
8 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 large red and green bell pepper each diced
  • 2 fresh jalapeño peppers diced (stem/seeds removed)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese (or cheddar)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Shuck and clean corn if using fresh (grill optional) OR thaw corn if using frozen.
  2. Dice the peppers and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Turn heat to medium and add the cream cheese, stirring to melt and mix with peppers until smooth and creamy.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Top with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese (optional).

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 (7%) 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: 8Serving

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.