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Skillet Corn Dip

Skillet corn dip is made with sweet corn, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cajun seasoning for an easy, creamy 5-minute appetizer.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 15-ounce cans sweet corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened and diced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 5 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 1.25 cups
  • 1/4 cup diced pickled jalapeños optional
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the drained corn and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the half and half and add the softened cream cheese, reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is melty and the half-and-half is gently bubbling and reducing.
  • Sprinkle over the cajun seasoning.
  • Add the Monterey Jack cheese and optional pickled jalapeños.
  • Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the dip.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

Drain the corn thoroughly - Too much liquid can make the dip thinner than intended.
Use frozen/thawed or fresh corn instead - it will need to cook about 5-7 minutes in the butter before continuing with the recipe.
Use softened cream cheese - It melts much more smoothly into the sauce.
Best served warm - The texture is creamiest immediately after making it.