Description
Cheesy corn dip delivers creamy comfort with Southwest-style ingredients. Melted cheese, roasted peppers, and zesty spices create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 2 cans (15.25 oz each) corn (drained, approximately 3 ½ to 4 cups)
- 1 can (11 oz) Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chiles (drained)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1–2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter for smooth release.
- Mixing Base: Whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and chili powder into a silky, homogeneous blend that promises rich flavor complexity.
- Incorporating Ingredients: Fold corn kernels and Ro-tel tomatoes into the creamy mixture, gently integrating half the shredded cheese to distribute flavors evenly.
- Assembly: Spread the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer and scattering remaining cheese across the top for a golden, irresistible crust.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 28-35 minutes until edges bubble energetically and surface turns a tempting golden-brown, occasionally skimming any excess oil that emerges.
- Finishing Touch: Extract from oven and immediately sprinkle finely chopped green onions, adding a fresh, vibrant dimension to the warm, cheesy creation.
- Serving: Let the dip rest briefly to stabilize, then present alongside crispy tortilla chips for an enticing appetizer that promises crowd-pleasing deliciousness.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, sharp cheddar or monterey jack for maximum flavor and melting potential.
- Temperature Control: Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Drain Tomatoes Thoroughly: Remove excess liquid from Ro-tel tomatoes to prevent a watery, runny dip consistency.
- Customize Heat Level: Adjust chili powder quantity to match your personal spice preference, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg