Description
A delightful and refreshing dish that combines sweet corn with a creamy dressing and savory toppings, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Corn Kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (or substitute with Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup Sour Cream (can be replaced with low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt)
- 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (or pepper jack)
- ½ cup Bacon (or turkey bacon)
- ¼ cup Green Onions (or chives or red onion)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- to taste Fresh Herbs (such as cilantro, chives, or parsley)
- to taste Optional Add-ins (like diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or avocado)
Instructions
- Combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Add the ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.
- If using optional add-ins, mix them in at this stage.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
For a healthier option, swap out mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, and use low-fat sour cream. Fresh corn adds more crunch and sweetness than canned or frozen. Don’t skip the refrigeration step to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg