Description
Spicy and creamy jalapeño bacon corn cheese dip delivers mouthwatering southwestern comfort straight to your party table. Melted cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty peppers create an irresistible blend that keeps guests coming back for more spoonful after delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a 350°F oven for the cheese dip preparation.
- Dice fresh jalapeños and crumble crispy bacon into fine pieces.
- Blend cream cheese until smooth, creating a creamy base for the mixture.
- Incorporate corn kernels, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese into the cream cheese foundation.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper throughout the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Fold chopped green onions gently into the cheese blend for added freshness and color.
- Transfer the complete mixture into a suitable baking dish, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until the top turns golden and edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and allow the dip to rest for 3-4 minutes to stabilize its temperature.
- Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips, crusty bread slices, or vegetable sticks for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds and membranes for milder flavor or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Try different cheese blends like pepper jack or smoked gouda to create unique flavor profiles.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing bacon with smoky tempeh or roasted bell peppers for similar depth of flavor.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for quick assembly when unexpected guests arrive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg