Description
A creamy, delicious appetizer that combines sweet corn, zesty cheeses, and spices, making it a superb choice for gatherings and tailgates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can sweet corn, drained (or 2 cups fresh corn)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Diced jalapeños (optional)
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the corn and shredded cheese.
- Season with garlic powder, chili powder, and optional spices.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- For a no-bake version, chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg