Description
Jalapeño Popper Corn Salad is a creamy, spicy, cheesy summer side dish made with sweet corn, crispy bacon, jalapeños, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and weeknight dinners, this easy corn salad recipe is packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels 2 fresh jalapeños diced 4 oz cream cheese softened 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 green onions sliced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the corn by boiling, steaming, or grilling until tender. Cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry. Fry bacon strips until crispy, drain on paper towels, and crumble. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Add corn, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, green onions, and most of the bacon to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Garnish with reserved bacon and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: This salad tastes even better if made a few hours in advance. Adjust heat: Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat or add extra for more spice. Fresh corn tip: Grilled corn adds a smoky layer of flavor to the salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg