Description
The Cheesy Corn Delight is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any social gathering or family event. This creamy, cheesy dip combines the natural sweetness of corn with the tang of green chilies, all under a blanket of melted cheese. It is a comforting dish that’s not only delightful to taste but also simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
- 4 oz can diced green chilies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz cheddar cheese and/or pepper jack cheese, grated (2 cups)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350ºF to ensure it’s ready for baking once the dip mixture is prepared.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed and drained corn, diced green chilies, sour cream, softened cream cheese, 1.5 cups of grated cheese (reserving ½ cup for topping later), black pepper, and garlic salt. Stir all the ingredients until they are well mixed.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Transfer the mixed ingredients into an oven-proof, shallow baking dish or pie plate, spreading the mixture evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of grated cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and the cheese on top has turned bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes