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Creamy Bacon Jalapeño Corn Dip

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A quick and easy creamy dip combining fresh corn, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapeños baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for warm gatherings and casual parties.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (or thawed frozen corn)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 medium jalapeños, diced finely (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise, full-fat
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Place 6 thick-cut bacon slices in a cold skillet and turn heat to medium. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy and browned, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble once cool. Reserve about 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
  2. Prepare the jalapeños: Dice 2 medium jalapeños, removing seeds if less heat is desired. In the same skillet with reserved bacon fat, sauté jalapeños over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Mix the creamy base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add spices and cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  5. Combine corn and bacon: Fold in corn kernels and sautéed jalapeños. Then fold in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for topping.
  6. Transfer to baking dish and bake: Spread mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle reserved bacon on top. Bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  7. Rest and serve: Let dip cool for about 5 minutes before serving to set slightly and make scooping easier.

Notes

[‘Do not skip softening the cream cheese for a smooth texture.’, ‘Use fresh corn for best sweetness and crunch; thaw and drain frozen corn well to avoid watery dip.’, ‘Reserve some crispy bacon for topping to add crunch and presentation appeal.’, ‘Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds or starting with one jalapeño.’, ‘Watch bake time closely to avoid drying out the dip.’, ‘Add half a cup of mozzarella cheese before baking for extra cheesiness.’, ‘If dip is too thick before baking, add a splash of milk or cream to loosen it.’, ‘Can prepare dip a day ahead and bake just before serving.’, ‘For dairy-free option, substitute vegan cream cheese and sour cream.’, ‘For vegetarian version, omit bacon and add smoked paprika or chipotle powder.’]

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