Description
This Jalapeño Popper Corn Salad is a creamy, spicy, and crunchy side dish that brings all the flavors of your favorite appetizer into one bowl. Perfect for cookouts, game days, or potlucks, it blends sweet corn, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and spicy jalapeños in a rich, tangy dressing. Easy to prepare and even better when made ahead, this salad is guaranteed to be the first thing gone from the table.
Ingredients
3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 jalapeños, diced (plus more for garnish)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob and lightly char in a dry skillet for a few minutes. Let cool. Thaw and drain if using frozen. Rinse and dry if using canned.
2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
3. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
4. Add diced jalapeños, red onion, cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon. Stir to combine.
5. Fold in the cooled corn. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until everything is well coated.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
7. Before serving, garnish with the remaining bacon, jalapeño slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 310
Protein: 7g
Fat: 26g
Saturated fat: 9g
Unsaturated fat: 15g
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 390mg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: jalapeño popper corn salad, spicy corn salad, summer side dish