Description
Creamy crockpot jalapeño corn dip brings southwestern zest to party spreads. Melted cheese and spicy peppers create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can’t stop spooning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded monterey jack cheese
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, cubed
- 3 cups (450 g) frozen corn (or canned, drained)
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (optional, for a creamier dip)
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat crockpot interior with non-stick spray to facilitate easy cleanup and prevent ingredient adherence.
- Ingredient Combination: Strategically layer corn, cream cheese, shredded cheese varieties, sour cream, diced jalapenos, and seasonings in the slow cooker, ensuring uniform ingredient distribution.
- Mixing Process: Delicately fold ingredients to create a harmonious blend, maintaining corn kernel integrity while integrating flavors and textures.
- Cooking Configuration: Select temperature setting – LOW for 2-3 hours or HIGH for 1-1.5 hours, allowing ingredients to melt and meld seamlessly.
- Monitoring and Adjusting: Intermittently stir the developing dip to prevent scorching and promote consistent heating, adding milk if mixture appears overly dense.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate crispy bacon pieces once cheeses have fully melted, introducing a smoky dimension to the creamy concoction.
- Garnishing: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the surface, providing visual appeal and a subtle aromatic undertone.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the warm, bubbling dip to a serving vessel, accompanied by an assortment of dipping companions like tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Prevent Scorching: Stir the dip periodically and use non-stick spray to avoid burning and ensure even heat distribution.
- Adjust Consistency: Add a splash of milk if the dip seems too thick, creating a smoother, more spreadable texture that’s perfect for dipping.
- Customize Heat Level: Control the spiciness by adjusting the amount of jalapenos or removing seeds for a milder version suitable for sensitive palates.
- Enhance Flavor Variations: Experiment with different cheese blends, add crispy bacon for extra richness, or try vegetarian alternatives like roasted green chiles for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 469 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg