Mexican Corn Dip

Post Update!

Since posting this, I have some updates. I tried the dip the next morning, after it had time to party, but I still wasn't 100% satisfied (insert comment about women being hard to please, lol) There seemed to be something missing, probably the jalps that were left out originally from the store not having them. With that being said, I went to the another store and got jalapenos, some more cheese, and a packet of taco seasoning. I added one diced jalapeno with the seeds removed, another half cup of cheese because more cheese always makes things better, and a packet of taco seasoning and boy did that help! Now I was happy to take it to a party. Everyone loved it!  

Yep, another Mexican recipe, but I warned you early on that I love Mexican food. I really wonderful where my love for Mexican food comes from. My mom likes Mexican, but not like I do. My dad, well he will eat anything, and my sister is too damn picky to like half of the Mexican food that's out there. I think it all stems from when I lived in a small ass town in Pennsylvania, like one gas station small, and going to Taco Bell was a treat. I would literally run down the street to my best friends house at the time to tell her we were going to TB if she wanted to go. Yeah, Taco Bell was like going to a 5 star steakhouse for us back in the day, but boy was it good. Well, my tastes have grown a bit, and while TB is still a guilty pleasure, there are many other Mexican restaurants I would rather go to.

This dip is super easy to make, but does need some time in the fridge for the flavors and texture to set up. The store didn't have jalapenos today, WTH, so I had to substitute chili flakes. I like things spicy, but they can be omitted if you do not. Corn chips are definitely the way to go since they bring another flavor to the party, tortilla chips are just to bland for this.

Mexican Corn Dip

• 2 11oz can Mexican style corn, drained
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 oz can green chilies
• 12 oz extra sharp cheddar, freshly shredded
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 5 green onions, diced
• 2 jalapenos 
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

1. Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning together.
2. Mix in the rest of the ingredients.
3. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
4. Serve with corn chips.

Tips and Tricks

• Light or low-fat sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheese can be used to make a bit healthier.
• If you don't like spicy food, omit the jalapenos or chili flakes.
• If you can't find Mexican corn, yellow corn kernels will work just fine.
• You can use pre-shredded cheese if you like or that is what you have on hand, but I seriously despise the stuff. That powder they put on it to keep it from sticking just changes the flavor in my opinion. Fresh is best!