One more day until the weekend! I’m counting the minutes my friends.
This week has been one of those weeks. I’ve packed so much in already, I feel like my brain could burst. I’ve been researching, recipe testing, photographing, tweeting and pinning…and believe you me, that’s one thing too many! So this weekend, I’ll be enjoying some Sauvignon Sunsets, putting my feet up and just plain relaxing!
The one thing I’ll be whipping up for happy hour will be this Cheesy Corn Dip with Green Chiles. It’s my new favorite appetizer. I made it for the first time a few weeks ago and my guests gave it the big thumbs up! I’m warning you, it’s addictive. It’s creamy and cheesy and loaded with white and yellow corn, and green chiles. I use shredded jalapeno jack cheese for added spice, but feel free to use plain Monterey jack if you like. You can make this hot dip with canned corn or fresh. I prefer fresh Jersey sweet corn, but it’ll be a few more weeks until it’s in season. I can’t wait!
Hope you all enjoy this one! Have a wonderful weekend!
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 11 ounce can white shoepeg corn drained, or fresh corn off the cob
- 1 11 ounce can yellow sweet corn drained, or fresh corn off the cob
- 2 4.5 ounce cans chopped green chiles
- 2 tsp. Original Mrs. Dash
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded yellow cheddar cheese
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
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Add corn, chiles, Mrs. Dash, cayenne pepper and 1 3/4 cups shredded cheese until well blended.
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Pour into a deep dish pie plate or a baking dish large enough to hold mixture. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
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Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
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Serve with tortilla chips and/or crackers.
Man alive that looks good. Corn and chillies go so well together! On another note: I LOVE that tea towel and that surface!
Thanks Alida! It’s so addictive! The tea towel was a Walmart score and I picked up the surface antiquing! Enjoy your weekend!
Hooray for the*almost* weekend! This dip + cocktails is the perfect weekend plan. I like the way you think, Mary Ann! Enjoy!
Yes! Woot woot!! Cocktails and appys all the way! Enjoy Liz!
This looks delicious, Mary Ann! I’m a huge fan of corn and loving every single ingredient in this recipe. This is just what I’m looking for on Friday…tomorrow, here I come ;) Hubby & I usually have ‘pickies’ Friday for dinner with a glass of wine and this fits the bill perfectly. Pinned :) Hope you have a great weekend, my friend!
Yay! So glad you’re loving this one Dawn! Perfect with a glass of wine…or two!
Yahhhs to relaxing this weekend! I’ll be right there with you, Mary Ann… just on a different beach.. without a kitchen. ;) I seriously can not get enough fresh corn in my belly right now, so I am definitely drooling over this dip!! Love the spicy kick you gave it!! And one can never have enough cheese! This is dip-licious! Pinned! Cheers, dear friend!
Get to the beach! I’m crossing my fingers and toes for fabulous weather! This weekend is time for me to back away from the kitchen too! So busy lately, I need some downtime! Enjoy!
What a great looking dip! I have no idea what shoepeg corn is, but that won’t stop my from making this one :)
Green Giant has it Jennifer! It’s sweet and delicious! Can’t wait for the Jersey corn though! Enjoy!
Yum! I can’t wait for the Jersey sweet corn. We go to Nantucket every summer and we stock up on corn on our drive up – mmm, those beefsteak tomatoes and white corn. I love cooking in the summer. Have a great weekend!
Me too Karen! Jersey corn and tomatoes are the BEST! You enjoy your weekend too!
My husband would love this dip! We must get our hands on some of that corn!!
I know! I can’t wait til it’s in season! Hope your husband loves it Jen!
I think I have all the ingredients including fresh corn. It would be nice to share with friends. Have a happy and relaxing weekend my friend.????????
Thanks so much Gerlinde! Your friends will enjoy this one! Have a fun weekend!
I love a good cheesy dip and this one looks fantastic, Mary Ann. And give me corn in any dish and I’m happy. Here’s to a great weekend!
Me too Geraldine! You have an awesome one too!
I was literally drooling looking at these photos…I NEEEEED this! But I need to make it with lots of people around so I don’t devour the whole thing myself. Also, love the beautiful Staub pan you baked it in!
Thanks Rachel! Yes, it’s best to make when company’s coming because it’s hard to stop indulging in this one! Enjoy your weekend!
Cheers to the weekend and some relaxation! I’m definitely ready for happy hour and this dip would be a delicious app to go with my cocktail!
Hope you give it a try Rachelle! It’s delicious! Have an awesome weekend!
This dip looks dangerously addictive, what a great appetizer for summer nights!
It is Laura! My friend Jenny and I couldn’t stop eating it!! Enjoy! Have a great weekend!
Ugh perfect for happy hour. All that cheese.
Yes! Hope you enjoy it Elizabeth!
I sent this directly to my Ma, Mary Ann… she flips over corn, but add cheese to the mix and she is over the moon! I can imagine this dip after a very full week, on the front porch with a glass of wine. Ahhhhh sounds sooo good, but we’ve a few days now before that! All that tweeting, pinning and facebooking is exhausting (truly) in addition to keeping up with a blog. Wishing you a relaxing and restful weekend. xo
Thanks Traci! I agree! Oh, if I was only 20 years younger!