In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna: Ugly Corn Dip

WARNING: This dip looks disgusting, hence the name. However, it’s so good that you will likely need to double or triple the recipe. Trust me.

I have my cousin to thank for this great tailgate must-have.  I first tasted this dip at a party we had at my parent’s house to cheer on the Cleveland Browns.  They lost (surprise, surprise- I grew up in Ohio so we’re used to that) but this dip is a winner.  It looks pretty ugly when you make it but it tastes so good! 

Mix all 4 ingredients in a small crock pot and melt down to a creamy consistency.   Serve with tortilla chips.  

-1 block of cream cheese (regular, not low fat)
-1/2 stick butter
-1 can of corn, drained
-2 tsp. diced jalapenos 

You can add more peppers for intense heat or skip it altogether for zero heat.   Two tsp. will give it just enough of a flavor boost without being hot. Even the kids loved it with the 2 tsp. of jalapenos so I would suggest keeping them in for flavor’s sake.

I’ve never met anyone who makes this dip and regrets that decision. The problem always becomes: I didn’t make enough.

Want to contact Laura McKenna about some of your favorite game-day recipes or tailgating tricks you do? Anything else on your mind? Email anytime, she’d love to hear from you: Laura.McKenna@civicmedia.us
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