Black Bean and Corn Dip
This Black Bean and Corn Dip is incredibly easy to make and delivers big flavors. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¼ onion finely diced
- 1 garlic clove finely diced
- 2 cans black beans drained
- 2 jalapenos diced (stems and seeds removed)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 8-ounce cream cheese softened
- 1 can corn
- 1 cup cheese (monterey jack, mozzarella, or anything that melts well)
- ¼ bunch cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil and add the onion and garlic.
- Cook for 1 minute then add the canned beans.
- Mash until smooth then add the jalapeno, salt, and ground cumin.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the softened cream cheese.
- With your cooking spoon, break it up as it cooks.
- Stir occasionally, until the cream cheese is completely dissolved.
- Add the drained canned corn and cheese.
- Give everything a good stir.
- When the cheese is completely melted, serve with chips.
- Top with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Is this dip spicy? It is mild because of the cream cheese. You can add jalapeños or hot sauce for heat, or leave them out for a milder flavor.
Substitutions
- Onion and garlic - Swap out for 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Use 1 ½ cup frozen corn instead of canned corn.
- Cream Cheese - Swap this out for Greek yogurt, Mascarpone, Neufchâtel, or blended cottage cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg