Cheesy Baked Corn Dip with Jalapeño, Feta, and Cilantro Recipe
This creamy and flavorful corn dip combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with fresh lime juice and chili powder for a zesty base. Mixed with sweet corn, jalapeño, scallions, garlic, cilantro, feta, and Monterey Jack cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly, this dip is perfect for any gathering. Serve warm with tortilla chips and a drizzle of hot sauce for an irresistible appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Sauces
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Produce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 (15-oz.) cans corn, drained
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed if desired, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
To Serve
- Hot sauce, for drizzling
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and base: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder until smooth. Season the mixture with kosher salt to taste.
- Mix in fresh ingredients and cheese: Stir in the drained corn, finely chopped jalapeño, scallions, garlic, chopped cilantro, crumbled feta, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the creamy base until well combined.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the corn mixture into a medium baking dish or cast-iron skillet, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly throughout.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle with hot sauce to your liking. Sprinkle additional fresh cilantro over the top for color and freshness. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a milder dip, remove jalapeño seeds and ribs completely; leave them in for more heat.
- Use a cast-iron skillet to serve directly from oven for a rustic presentation and better heat retention.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Substitute Monterey Jack cheese with mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust chili powder and hot sauce quantities according to your spice preference.
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