Description
Spicy slow cooker jalapeno corn dip brings zesty southwestern charm to party spreads, melding creamy cheese with fresh corn kernels. Crowd-pleasing appetizers like this guarantee smiles and second helpings when you gather friends for casual celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15.25-ounce) cans whole kernel corn (or 3 cups)
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack for extra heat)
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, cubed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime (half juiced, half cut into wedges)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup queso fresco
- 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (optional)
Serving:
- Tortilla chips or Fritos corn chips, for serving
Instructions
- Combine corn, jalapeños, Colby Jack cheese, sour cream, Tajin seasoning, and cream cheese inside the slow cooker vessel, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow mixture to gently meld together, stirring periodically to prevent cheese from sticking and promote uniform heating.
- After approximately two hours, when cheese has fully melted and ingredients are thoroughly integrated, incorporate crispy bacon pieces throughout the dip, reserving some for garnishing.
- Transfer slow cooker contents to a serving dish, then artfully sprinkle remaining bacon fragments across the surface.
- Enhance flavor profile by scattering fresh chopped cilantro over the warm dip and crumbling queso fresco on top.
- Finish with a vibrant squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the overall taste and add a tangy dimension.
- Present immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips or corn chips, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the rich, spicy, and creamy mixture while still warm.
Notes
- Spice Control: Adjust jalapeno quantity based on heat preference, removing seeds for milder flavor or adding extra for intense heat.
- Cheese Flexibility: Swap Colby Jack with cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend for different flavor profiles and textures.
- Bacon Alternative: Use turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon bits for lighter version, or omit completely for vegetarian option.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare dip a day ahead and reheat in slow cooker, allowing flavors to meld and intensify overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg