Creamy Cheesy Spicy Hot Corn Dip

🌽🔥 Creamy Cheesy Spicy Hot Corn Dip
🍴 Serves: 6–8
⏱ Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20–25 min
🧀 Ingredients
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)

1 tbsp butter or olive oil

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 small jalapeño or chili, finely chopped (adjust to heat preference)

2–3 green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp smoked paprika or chipotle powder (for smoky heat)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Creamy Base:
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1/2 cup mayonnaise (or more sour cream for a lighter version)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese

Optional: a squeeze of lime or splash of hot sauce for extra zing

🔥 Instructions