Hot Bacon Corn Dip
The ultimate warm appetizer, perfect for parties, BBQs, and laid-back summer nights - bonus, it's ready in under an hour!
Servings: 10
Calories: 304kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 1 tablespoon salted butter or olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, plus chopped
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn (4-5 raw)
- salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayo, or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups regular or spicy cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 4-6 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon honey
- cilantro, avocado, and limes, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix the chili powder, paprika, and cayenne.2. In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, melt the butter/oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeño, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are tender and softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the corn and toss to combine. Remove from the heat.4. To the skillet, add the cream cheese, sour cream/yogurt, mayo/yogurt, and lime juice. Mix in 2 teaspoons of the seasonings and 1 cup of cheese. Mix until you have a creamy dip, then spread in an even layer. Top with the remaining cheese. 5. Bake 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Top the dip with crispy bacon, then sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoons of the seasoning. Drizzle with honey. Serve immediately, topped as desired and with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal
