Description
Cowboy Corn Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed party appetizer loaded with sweet corn, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and bold seasonings. This easy dip is perfect for BBQs, game days, potlucks, and summer gatherings. Serve it chilled or warm with tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing snack everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Corn Dip
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
For the Seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetable sticks
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cook and crumble the bacon. Dice the vegetables and drain the corn if using canned corn.
- Make the creamy base: In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flavors: Stir in cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, corn, bacon, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions.
- Season the dip: Add lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Chill or bake: For a cold dip, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For a warm version, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with extra bacon, cheese, or cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the corn before mixing it into the dip. This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Add extra jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy cowboy-style kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cowboy corn dip, bacon corn dip, cheesy corn dip, party appetizer, bbq dip recipe, easy summer dip