Description
A delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy jalapeño popper corn salad served in individual cups, perfect for Labor Day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mini cups or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, green onions, and lime juice.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into mini cups or serve with tortilla chips.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or use spicy cheese.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Garnish with additional green onions or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg