Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • corn (from 4 ears fresh sweet corn*)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup salsa verde ((I like Herdez in the jar))
  • 2 (8 oz pkgs) Cream Cheese (very soft)
  • 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp EACH salt and pepper
  • pinch-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or hot sauce to taste)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • Tortilla chips
  • fresh cilantro
  • diced tomatoes

Instruction

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add corn, bell peppers and garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute.
  • Add salsa verde, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, spices 3/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese and 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and stir until well blended. Spread in an even layer and top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20- 25 minutes or until bubbly.
  • You can transfer dip to slow cooker to keep warm for 2 hours or serve immediately. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped tomatoes if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.