Description
Cheesy Corn Delight brings Southern comfort to your table with creamy, golden kernels nestled in a rich, indulgent sauce. Melted cheese and sweet corn create a perfect harmony that warms hearts and satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cheddar cheese and/or pepper jack cheese, grated (2 cups)
- 3 cups (450 grams) frozen corn, thawed and drained
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) can diced green chilies
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), creating an ideal baking environment for the cheesy corn mixture.
- Empty the thawed corn kernels into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring all excess moisture has been thoroughly drained.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese, sour cream, diced green chilies, freshly ground black pepper, and garlic salt into the corn mixture, blending thoroughly until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Fold in of shredded cheese, reserving for the final golden topping.
- Select a shallow, oven-safe ceramic dish and gently spread the corn and cheese amalgamation to create an even layer.
- Delicately scatter the remaining cheese across the surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until the edges become slightly bubbling and the cheese transforms into a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dip to rest for 3-5 minutes, permitting the intense flavors to settle and the temperature to become more manageable for serving.
Notes
- Corn Dip Magic transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Shortcut uses thawed frozen corn, making this recipe quick and convenient for last-minute gatherings or unexpected guests.
- Cheese Lover’s Dream delivers a rich, melty topping that creates a golden-brown crust with irresistible texture and visual appeal.
- Versatile Serving Option works perfectly as a party appetizer, game day snack, or casual side dish for various occasions.
- Temperature Tip ensures the dip reaches the ideal hot and bubbly state, melting cheese and blending flavors seamlessly in just 20 minutes.
- Spice Flexibility allows easy customization by adjusting green chilies or adding extra seasonings to match personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg