I love the idea for this Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe that my friend Sadie from Slap Dash Mom made recently. She has been making some truly amazing recipes lately, and this one is for sure a favorite of the ones I have seen. She loves all things simple and delicious, just like me. This is an easy to throw together recipe that includes classic flavors like bacon, jalapenos, cheese and corn. Many items already in your pantry, and of course, those flavors that just beg to be combined. When she offered it up for me to share here I was excited because it sounded like an amazing recipe you would love!
Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe with Bacon & Jalapeno
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I love dip. Seriously, I am a dipaholic. It's a bad thing since I really am trying to monitor my food and make better choices in what I eat, but at the end of the day I confess that dip is a weakness. I especially love cheesy dips, and this corn dip recipe is definitely full of cheese. Sadie threw together some really great ingredients to make this, and I think it's something pretty much anyone can make at the last minute. Perfect for when a friend stops by at last minute perhaps?
This corn dip recipe requires very little preparation. The biggest thing is dicing the jalapenos and cooking the bacon Fresh jalapeno is important, as canned will not have the best flavor. If you prefer a milder flavor you could easily substitute in some canned green chile instead, but I prefer the bite of a bit of jalapeno with bacon, corn, and cheese.
I like to cook my bacon in the oven. It's a lot less messy, and it comes out super crispy. If you've never made it that way before, check out my friend Alea's video for how to cook bacon in the oven on her Facebook page about how she does it for her prep-ahead meals. It's super easy and will be your favorite way to have bacon ready for breakfast, snacks, sandwiches and dips like this.
This recipe is all about mixing things together, throwing in a skillet and baking. It's truly that simple.
I recently adapted this Cheesy Corn Dip for Weight Watchers SmartPoints. Below you will find the regular ingredient list, as well as the Weight Watchers SmartPoints ingredients list. A few slight changes make this a bit healthier option for a dip. I used the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder and chose to change out the cream cheese and shredded cheese for lighter options. Since fat-free cheese doesn't melt as nicely, I mix 1 cup fat-free with 1 cup 2% to make this super creamy and delicious. I
I used the Weight Watchers Recipe Builder and chose to change out the cream cheese and shredded cheese for lighter options. Since fat-free cheese doesn't melt as nicely, I mix 1 cup fat-free with 1 cup 2% to make this super creamy and delicious. I also simply use center cut bacon over turkey bacon. It's only a 2-3 point difference for the entire recipe so I am happy to use it.
Makes 10 Servings
7 PointsPlus per serving
3 SmartPoints per serving on FreeStyle Plan and Flex Plan
5 SmartPoints per serving on Beyond the Scale
Weight Watchers SmartPoints Dip Ingredients:
- 8 strips bacon, center cut cooked and crumbled
- 2 cans corn, (no salt added - drained)
- ¼ cup diced jalapenos
- 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup 2% milk cheddar cheese
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Follow directions below for preparation.
Ingredients:
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cans corn, drained
- ¼ cup diced jalapenos
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Combine all ingredients, save 2 strips of bacon and a few teaspoons of Parmesan in a bowl and mix well. Scoop mixture into a cast iron skillet and bake for 20 minutes at 400ºF. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining bacon and Parmesan over top. Serve with Ritz crackers, chips or simply eat with a spoon!
You'll love this easy corn dip recipe with bacon and jalapenos as much as we do! We love including a punch of flavor in our recipes, and jalapeno and bacon are favorites. Our Jalapeno Bacon Deviled Eggs are a favorite treat that would go great with this recipe for a fun appetizer buffet!
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cans corn, drained
- 1⁄4 cup diced jalapenos
- 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar works best!)
- optional heat: red pepper flakes
- Preheat oven to 400*F
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well, reserving 2 strips of bacon and a few teaspoons of parmesan cheese for the end.
- Scoop mixture into cast iron skillet. Bake 20 minutes on 400*
Raye W.
Oh my word. Pretty sure this may become my new go-to for potlucks.Yum!