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5 from 7 votes

Hot Corn Dip

Hot Corn Dip is a yummy appetizer but can double as a side dish on any Mexican or Tex-Mex menu. Ready on the stove top in no time, you could customize it with lots of options.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 2545kcal
Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. frozen white and yellow corn, do not use canned
  • 1- 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles, mild, drained and divided
  • 7-8 oz. cream cheese cut into small pieces, softened to room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste (at least ¼ teaspoon)
  • Dash of red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 3-4 scallions, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, to taste
  • Juice from one lime

Instructions

  • Heat a small cast iron skillet (or other non-stick skillet) over medium heat and add 16 ounces corn. Cook, stirring, until heated through.
  • Add half drained diced tomatoes with green chiles (5 ounces), reserving the other half to garnish just before serving.
  • Add 7-8 ounces cream cheese, one cube at a time, stir to melt the cheese and combine all ingredients. You may not use all the cream cheese, just keep adding until it's to your liking. I suggest at least adding 7 ounces, though.
  • Once the cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined, add ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then taste. Add more seasonings as desired.
  • Add ½ cup cheddar cheese and mix in until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with the reserved tomatoes and green chiles (5 ounces), 1 chopped avocado, 3-4 scallions, jalapeños and cilantro.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes, if you like.
  • Serve hot with your favorite tortilla chips.

Cook's Note:

  • Other garnish options you could substitute or add just before serving- crisp bacon, diced red onions, hotter peppers if you want more spice, just to name a few options.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 2545kcal | Carbohydrates: 211g | Protein: 277g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 14771mg | Potassium: 6240mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 111g | Vitamin A: 2742IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 6032mg | Iron: 7mg