Description
This creamy Cowboy Corn Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer made with sweet corn, black beans, crispy bacon, three kinds of cheese, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Ready in just minutes with no cooking required beyond the bacon, it’s perfect for game day, potlucks, BBQs, holiday parties, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Green onion, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, black beans, mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, jalapeño, bacon, red onion, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined and creamy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes before serving.
- Drain the corn thoroughly to prevent excess liquid.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño.
- Make ahead up to 24 hours and store covered in the refrigerator.
- Reserve some bacon and green onions for garnish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg