COOL, CREAMY, CHEESY CORN DIP
Adapted from Cottage Flavor
Serves: 10 to 12

Ingredients:
♦ 3 (11-oz) cans Southwestern-style corn, drained
♦ 1 (7-oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
♦ 3/4 to 1 cup chopped jalapeños, drained (save the juice – see below)
♦ 2/3 cup chopped green onions (about 3 green onions)
♦ 1 cup (8-oz) light or regular sour cream
♦ 3/4 cup light or regular mayonnaise
♦ 2 to 3 cups (8 to 12-oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
♦ 1 to 2 tbsp jalapeño juice (saved from drained jalapenos)
♦ 1/2 tbsp lime juice
♦ 1 to 2 tsp garlic powder
♦ 1 tsp cumin
♦ 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
In large bowl, combine the corn, green chilies, jalapenos, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese, mixing well. In a small bowl, whisk together the jalapeño juice, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper; stir this mixture into the corn mixture in the large bowl, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve the dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies.

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