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A casserole dish filled with creamy Hot Corn Dip, topped with bright red crunchy snacks and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, sits on a sunlit surface.
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Hot Corn Dip with Flamin' Hot Cheetos

Get ready for the most delicious hot corn dip that's perfect for any gathering! Creamy, cheesy and topped with Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Corn Dip, Hot Corn Dip Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Author: Sammy Montgoms

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 500 grams cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 341 mL can corn roasted
  • 1/3 cup red onion chopped fine
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • tsp tajin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1½-2 cups flamin' hot Cheetos crushed
  • fresh cilantro to garnish
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: to 375 °F.
  • Roast the corn: drain the corn then add it to a large frying pan set to medium/high heat. Roast the corn for 3-4 minutes, or until it begins to brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    Sammy's tip: Be sure not to overcook the corn, or you'll be left with tough kernels..
  • Prepare your ingredients: chop the red onion and cilantro and set aside. Next, shred the monterey jack cheese and set aside.
  • Mix: to a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Using a large spoon or hand mixer, mix the ingredients until smooth.
    Next, add the shredded cheese, roasted corn, red onion, lime juice, all seasonings and mix until well combined.
  • Bake: add the dip into a baking dish, spread evenly, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbling.
  • Garnish: with crushed flamin' hot Cheetos and fresh cilantro.
  • Serve: with tortilla chips.

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Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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