Hot Corn Dip

Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (15.25 oz.) cans whole kernel corn
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • Garnishes: sliced scallions, fresh jalapeño slices, or chopped cilantro
  • To serve: carrot and celery sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Prepare oven and pan:

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2.5-qt. casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. Mix the dip together:

    In a large bowl stir together corn, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of the pepper jack cheese, garlic powder, and chili powder until evenly combined.
  3. Add dip to dish:

    Pour the corn mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
    Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
  4. Bake the dip:

    Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 25-35 minutes, until the edges bubble and just start to brown. Garnish with green onions, jalapeño slices, or cilantro, if using.
  5. Serve dip:

    Serve hot with fresh cut vegetables, tortilla chips, or crackers.

How To Store Hot Corn Dip

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30- to 40-second intervals, stirring between each, until hot.