Cool, Creamy, Cheesy Corn Dip

This is a wonderful dip I found at Allrecipes.com. If you like corn, cheese, and sour cream, then you are sure to like this! I modified it a little by adding some garlic powder, a little cumin, lime juice, and a little extra jalapeno juice I saved from the can. It's perfect for a casual party or get-together, and it's so easy to prepare. The jalapenos and jalapeno juice make it mildly spicy–if you want a spicier taste, just add more jalapeno juice to the mixture.

For a creamier dip, use the lesser amount of shredded cheddar cheese; for a thick, hearty dip, use the full 3 cups of cheese.


COOL, CREAMY, CHEESY CORN DIP by Cottage Flavor, adapted from Allrecipes

• 3 (11-ounce) cans Mexican-style corn, drained (I used Green Giant Mexicorn–you can also substitute regular corn and add about 1/4 cup each finely diced red and green bell peppers)
• 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 3/4 to 1 cup chopped jalapenos (from a jar or can, drained–save 1 to 2 Tablespoons of jalapeno juice to mix into dip later)
• 2/3 cup chopped green onions (about 3 green onions)
• 1 cup (8-ounces) light or regular sour cream
• 3/4 cup light or regular mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 cups (8 to 12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (if you want a creamier dip, just use 2 cups; for a thicker dip, use 3 cups)
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons jalapeno juice (saved from drained jalapenos)
• 1/2 Tablespoon lime juice, optional
• 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

In large bowl, combine Mexican-style corn, green chilies, jalapenos, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese, mixing well. In small bowl, blend jalapeno juice, lime juice (if using), garlic powder, cumin, and pepper; blend this seasoning mixture into the corn mixture in large bowl, blending well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

You can serve the dip with tortilla chips (I like those tortilla "scoops" with this), crackers, or veggies. The Allrecipes site also mentions it's good served in an Hawaiian bread bowl. 

I like it best served with the tortilla chip scoops myself. Enjoy!

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