South of the Border Bacon Dip

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 brick (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (4 ounces) sour cream
  • ½ cup (4 ounces) mayonnaise
  • 11 ounce can sweet corn niblets, drained
  • 1 Tablespoon diced green chilies (from a 4.5 ounce can)
  • 2 strips oven-baked bacon, finely minced (plus more for dipping, if desired)
  • 1 plus 1/2 Tablespoons green onion, finely chopped and separated
  • 1 cup Four Cheese Mexican Blend (I used Sargento brand)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon bacon salt (I used the Smoked Peppered Bacon Sea Salt from the Olive Tap, linked above)
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Dash Sriracha (optional)
  • Tortilla chips of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Line a baking dish with foil, lay bacon flat in dish, and bake for about 20 minutes or until crisp (time will vary depending on bacon thickness)
  3. Finely dice baked bacon, set aside
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, stirring until smooth
  5. Drain corn and let dry on a paper towel to remove excess water
  6. Add corn, green chilies, baked bacon, 1 Tablespoon green onion, cheese, lime juice, bacon salt, and cayenne pepper, mix well
  7. Pour into an 8 x 8 baking dish or cast iron skillet and bake for 15-17 minutes
  8. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 Tablespoon green onion on top for garnish
  9. Serve hot with tortilla chips or crispy bacon