I can never resist cheesy appetizer recipes, and I often find myself making white queso dip, chicken alfredo dip and this amazing bacon corn dip. When it’s warm out and corn is in season, I find myself making this hot, cheesy corn dip on repeat. You don’t have to wait until summer time to make this amazing dip – it’s great all year round and is a unexpected yet always welcomed offering.
Corn Dip Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need butter, bell peppers, corn kernels, garlic, bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, chili powder, salt and black pepper.
How Do You Make Corn Dip?
Preheat the oven, then coat a small skillet or baking dish with cooking spray. Melt the butter, then add the peppers and cook until soft. Next, stir in the corn and garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Finally, add the bacon. Transfer the corn mixture to a large bowl and add in the cream cheese, sour cream, some of the shredded cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Spread the dip into a pan and sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top. Bake until the dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. You can broil the dip for a few more minutes to get a golden brown top. Add some garnishes if you like such as more corn, peppers and bacon, then serve with corn chips, carrots or celery and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Dip
Looking to save a few calories? You can use 1/3 less fat cream cheese instead of full fat cheese. If you like a browned topping on your dip, try running it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. I like to add extra corn, bacon and peppers on top of my dip for a nicer presentation, but that’s an optional step. This recipe works well with fresh or frozen corn kernels. Be sure to thaw the kernels if you’re going with frozen. I don’t recommend using canned corn as it contains extra salt and the texture isn’t as pleasing. Leftover corn dip will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container or in its original baking dish covered tightly with foil for up to 3 days. Reheat the dip in the oven or microwave before serving.
Flavor Variations
There are so many different ways to customize this recipe to make it your own!
Protein: You can add cooked chopped chicken, shrimp or sausage to this dip. Cheese: Try a different variety of cheese such as cheddar cheese, fontina or mozzarella. You can also add some crumbled cotija cheese. Spicy: Add some minced jalapenos or cayenne pepper to the dip and use pepper jack cheese. Beans: Add 1 cup of pinto or black beans for extra flavor. Vegetables: Feel free to add more veggies such as white onion, fresh cilantro, green chiles, green onions or spinach. Flavorings: You can use Greek yogurt or mayonnaise instead of sour cream. I also sometimes include some fresh lime juice.
This corn dip will be a hit for game days, parties, or just when you want an easy and hearty snack!
