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Corn Dip
This corn dip recipe has all of the flavors of summer and then some. This is a super popular appetizer recipe idea to serve a crowd and you can make it up to two days ahead of time. The fresh, buttery corn is sauteed in bacon drippings and combined with jalapenos, bell peppers, red onions, and fresh garlic. From there, it’s baked in a creamy combination of cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Top it with more cheese and crispy bacon, garnish with green onions, and watch your guests devour it.
How to Make it
Fry bacon until crispy, set aside and crumble once cooled. Leave drippings in the pan. Cut kernels off of the corn. Propping it on a bundt pan makes it easy to hold and catch the kernels.
Sauté the corn in a large skillet. Season with salt/pepper and add butter as needed. Add garlic, diced jalapenos, bell peppers, and red onions until softened.
Combine cream cheese, ranch seasoning, sour cream, cheese, and green onions. Stir in corn and vegetables.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375° for 20 minutes, uncovered. Add crumbled bacon, cook for 5 more minutes. Top with green onions and serve.
Using Frozen or Canned Corn
If fresh corn is not available to you, 3 cups frozen corn or 2 (15 oz.) cans of canned corn can use used instead of fresh. I recommend using fresh corn as the natural sugars release when you saute it which creates a fresh, caramelized flavor.
Crock Pot Method
Prepare dip as outlined, transfer to the Crock Pot and top with reserved cheese cheese. Heat on low for 2 hours. Top with bacon and heat for 5-10 more minutes. Serve!
Make-Ahead Method
Prepare the dip, transfer to baking dish, and top with cheese. Store crumbled bacon in a Ziploc bag. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add 10 extra minutes of baking time, covered.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
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