This Loaded Hot Corn Dip is full of cheese, veggies, and bacon. Such a great dip for snacking on for parties or big game days.
You are looking at what part of our Friday night dinner consisted of. I couldn't stop grabbing chips, crackers, and pretzels and going to town on this easy cheese dip!
Most Friday nights we go with pizza, but every once in a while we change things up. Gotta keep it interesting, right?
So last Friday we put together the trampoline so the kids could bounce this weekend, and then we devoured dip. I am totally loving the 75 degree weather right now. Let's keep it up Texas!
A plate of cheesy dip, a lawn chair, and some warm weather...now that's how I like my Friday nights.
Yes, my brain is in complete appetizer/party food mode right now. It's the only reason I get excited for the big football game that is coming soon.
I mean when you have things like this Chicken Fajita Queso Dip and these Football Rice Krispie Treats on your plate, it's easy to be happy watching football.
So, last week I threw together some different cheeses, corn, and veggies for a quick and easy appetizer to munch on.
The great thing is that it makes a big skillet full of dip, so there is plenty to share with everyone.
How to Make this Cheesy Dip
Start by warming up some cream cheese in the skillet. Then stir in some garlic, ranch powder, and chili powder for some flavor.
Then add bacon, tomatoes, corn, and more cheese to the mixture. As soon as it is all creamy and melted, you are going to add more cheese to the top. Oh, yeah! Cheese city is where it's at!
Place it in the oven for 10 minutes and then get ready to devour the melty goodness that is Loaded Hot Corn Dip!
My family had this gone in no time at all, so I have a feeling your family will do the same!
Loaded Hot Corn Dip
This easy Loaded Hot Corn Dip is full of cheese, veggies, and bacon. Such a great dip to share for parties or game days.
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 3 Tablespoons ranch powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1 - 14 ounce can tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place the cream cheese in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and heat over low heat until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the ranch powder, garlic, and chili powder.
- Reserve 2 Tablespoons tomatoes for garnish. Add the corn, bacon, tomatoes, and ½ cup cheese to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the dip. Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove and top with reserved tomatoes and green onions.
- Serve right away with tortilla chips, pretzels, or crackers.
Notes
*If you do not have a cast iron skillet, heat the dip in a regular skillet, then spoon into an oven safe dish before cooking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 773mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 14g
Game Day Appetizers
More dips from friends:
- Restaurant Style Salsa from Rachel Cooks
- Beer Cheese Dip from Garnish with Lemon
- BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip from Mostly Homemade Mom
- Homemade Ranch Dip from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
Um wow. Take me to cheese city now! More cheese the better. And totally food is the only reason I watch the game!
Jocelyn
Glad I'm not the only one who just shows up for the food 🙂
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
I wouldn't mind eating this yummy dip for dinner! I'm envious of your warm Texas weather too!
Sarah
This looks rather tasty. One question from a Brit though, is Ranch Powder the same as the sachets of powdered ranch sauce mix?
Sarah
Sorry, that should have been dip not sauce. I have a sachet of "Ranch Style Dip Seasoning Mix". It's one that you mix with sour cream.
Jocelyn
Yes, that sounds like the same thing I used. I hope you enjoy the dip!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan
A warm night on the back porch with a pan of hot corn dip?? Sounds like heaven! Love it 🙂
Amy @ Frugale.org
We are planning to make a few of your Dips for Super Bowl Weekend!
Jocelyn
I hope you enjoyed the ones you tried!!!!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I just crossed every other dip off my list for this weekend and I'm making this instead! Wow!
Chels+R.
I would keep snacking on this too! It looks amazing! And I'm so jealous of your 75 degree weather! It got up to 61 a couple of times last week and I was outside working in the yard and it felt amazing. But 75 would be better! 🙂
Jocelyn
It's an easy dip to just keep munching on! Sounds like you have had some pretty nice weather there too!!!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting
This is a great Friday night alternative!! My family would love this 🙂
Danae @ Recipe Runner
I've been known to make a dinner just out of eating dip and this hot corn dip totally looks like one I'd make a meal out of! Love that you snuck some bacon and green chiles in there!
Jocelyn
I pretty much ate this as dinner...it was delicious!!!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
What an amazing dip Jocelyn! Love the corn. So cheesy,creamy and addictive! We would devour that skilletful stat!