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Hot Pepper Jack Corn Dip

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword corn-dip-recipe, hot-pepper-jack-corn-dip
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 25 servings
Calories 179kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Serrano or jalapeno pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 4 cup fresh corn
  • 12 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro [optional]
  • Shortcut seasoning: [omit if using DIY seasoning]
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp taco or fiesta seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • DIY seasoning: [omit if using shortcut seasoning]
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a 10-inch cast iron skillet or similar with olive oil, set aside.
  • On the stove top heat 2 Tbsp butter with the sliced green onion, serrano pepper and red bell pepper. Season lightly with seasoned salt and black pepper. Saute for 3 minutes until the peppers begin to soften, then add the minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the corn to the pan cooking over medium-high for 5 minutes until it begins to brown.
  • Remove from the stove and add the remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 of the shredded pepper-jack cheese for the top. Stir until combined.
  • Pour into the cast iron skillet or baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg