Creamy Corn Dip with Bacon, Jalapeño, and Scallions Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Corn Dip combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, creamy mayonnaise and sour cream, and a hint of spice from jalapeño, making it a perfect party appetizer or snack to enjoy with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Corn Dip Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans sweet corn kernels, drained
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Drain the Corn: Thoroughly drain both cans of sweet corn to remove any excess liquid, ensuring your dip isn’t watery.
- Cook the Bacon: In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they reach your desired crispiness. Once done, remove from the pan and let them cool.
- Chop Ingredients: Finely chop the cooled bacon, scallions, and jalapeño, preparing them for mixing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-large mixing bowl, add the drained corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded Mexican cheese, chopped bacon, scallions, jalapeño, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the corn dip chilled alongside tortilla chips for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lime juice or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño according to your spice preference or omit for a milder version.
- Bacon can be substituted with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- The dip can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance the flavors.
- Make sure to drain the corn well to avoid a watery dip.
