Creamy Corn Dip
Recipe: #25168
November 05, 2016
Categories: Dips, Sauce, Cheese, Appetizers, Mexican, Southwest, 5 Ingredients Or Less, One-Pot Meal, Brunch, Christmas Game/Sports Day, July 4th, New Years, Potluck, Gluten-Free, Low Carbohydrate, Vegetarian, Kosher Dairy, more
"The holiday are ahead & it's the best time to discover new taste sensations as recipe sites give us special ways to add to our holiday meal-plans. Realsimpledotcom does that for me year-rd, but lately more than usual. This tasty appy relies solely on cheese & veggies as ingredients plus an easy-fix prep in your microwave. RS had this to say (edited slightly by me): "Think of this as creamy corn-packed queso - Warm, cheesy & begging for chips ... Diced pimiento is mild in flavor & adds a sweet pepper taste, but if a spicier appy is desired, try using diced jalapeno." It's a fast-fix appy & can also be served w/breakfast-to-dinner meals that include quesadillas, burritos & tacos, for example. You can even split the recipe & offer this veggie-based version w/a "meat lovers" version by adding grd beef or bacon. Black beans or olives would also be a good adds. There are so many options & they all lead to -- ENJOY!"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (109.9 g)
- Calories 311.8
- Total Fat - 18.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.6 g
- Cholesterol - 61.8 mg
- Sodium - 585.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 23.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
- Sugars - 12.3 g
- Protein - 12.8 g
- Calcium - 277.7 mg
- Iron - 0.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Stir together corn, Pepper Jack cheese, mayo & diced pimiento in a med-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MED (50% power), stirring every 1 1/2 min, until cheese is melted & dip is hot, about 5 min. Top w/chopped scallions.
TO SERVE: Serve w/tortilla chips, carrot sticks, bell pepper slices, celery sticks, etc.
# OF SERVINGS is based on 6T (3 ounces) per person.
Tips
- No special items are required.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Choose a high-quality pepper Jack cheese for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, substitute diced jalapeno for the diced pimiento.
- Substitute the pepper Jack cheese with Monterey Jack cheese. The benefit of this substitution is that Monterey Jack cheese has a milder flavor than pepper Jack cheese, so the dip will have a more subtle flavor.
- Substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. The benefit of this substitution is that Greek yogurt is a healthier option than mayonnaise, and it will still provide a creamy texture to the dip.
Cheesy Bacon Corn Dip Stir together corn, Pepper Jack cheese, mayo, diced pimiento and 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon in a med-size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MED (50% power), stirring every 1 1/2 min, until cheese is melted & dip is hot, about 5 min. Top w/chopped scallions.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes: This is a great side dish to serve with Creamy Corn Dip. Baked potatoes are a classic side dish that are easy to prepare and go well with the dip. Stuffed with cheese, bacon, and other toppings, they make a delicious accompaniment to the dip.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli: This is a great side dish to serve with Creamy Corn Dip. Broccoli is a healthy and flavorful vegetable that pairs nicely with the creamy dip. Roasting it with garlic and Parmesan cheese brings out the flavor and makes it an even better accompaniment to the dip.
FAQ
Q: How many servings does this recipe make?
A: This recipe makes about 8 servings, with each serving being about 6 tablespoons (3 ounces).
Q: What type of cheese should I use?
A: For this recipe, we recommend using a sharp cheddar cheese. You can also experiment with different types of cheese to find the flavor you like best.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The pepper Jack cheese used in this recipe is a variation of the Monterey Jack cheese, which was first created in the late 19th century by a group of Mexican Franciscan friars in Monterey, California.
Fun Fact 2: This dip is a great way to add some spice to your holiday meal-plan. The addition of diced jalapeno to the recipe was popularized by celebrity chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless, who is known for his Mexican cuisine.