Description
This corn dip with cream cheese is a creamy, comforting, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that works perfectly for any occasion. Sweet corn, velvety cream cheese, and melted cheddar come together in harmony, creating a dip that’s rich, flavorful, and irresistible. Whether served warm from the oven or chilled for a refreshing snack, this recipe is easy to make, highly customizable, and guaranteed to be a hit at parties, game nights, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if serving warm.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar, corn, diced bell pepper, and green onions.
- Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes. Mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake 15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn for best flavor.
- Sauté bell peppers and onions for a deeper taste.
- Can be made ahead, baked or chilled depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking / No-Bake Option
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg