Smoked Creamy Corn Dip with Bacon
Smoked creamy corn dip with bacon is a delicious appetizer anytime. Featuring sweet corn, zesty jalapenos and chiles, and salty bacon in a creamy cheesy base, this dip will be an instant favorite!
We put our smoker to good use.
Smoking food just adds so much extra flavor.
And it’s very easy to do too.
If you think smoking food is just for meats, you need to think again friends!
This smoked creamy corn dip has so much big, bold flavor both from the combination of ingredients and the cooking method.
It’ll be an instant family favorite and you won’t mind at all since there’s barely any prep or clean up!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Corn– Frozen corn, thawed and drained.
- Jalapenos– Large ones, seeded and diced. If you want this dip to be milder, you can omit them or just use one or part of one instead.
- Diced tomatoes and green chiles– 1 can, undrained
- Bacon– Cooked crisp and crumbled
- Cheese– Both shredded Mexican blend cheese and cream cheese
- Spices– Garlic powder, barbecue rub, and smoked paprika
How to Make
The beauty of this dip is it is so easy to make!
To do it, just add all of the ingredients to a 9×13″ disposable aluminum pan.
Then smoke it at 250 for 1 hour.
After an hour, stir everything together to evenly combine.
Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
Dipping Ideas for the Best Corn Dip
We love dipping lots of different things into this creamy corn dip.
Our favorites are:
- crackers
- tortilla chips
- pretzels
- celery and carrot sticks
- baguette slices
What kind of wood should I use to smoke this?
A nice fruity wood like apple, peach, or cherry works well with this.
You also can’t go wrong with hickory, maple, or mesquite.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave to warm through prior to serving.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t have frozen corn? You can sub canned corn, just make sure it’s well drained. The recipe will take roughly four cans.
- There’s no need to soften the cream cheese beforehand since you are just tossing it into the pan.
- If you are vegetarian or cooking for a vegetarian, you can omit the bacon.
Other Smoked Dips
Smoked creamy corn dip with bacon is an absolute hit anytime we serve it. Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other smoked dips? Try these:
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Smoked Creamy Bacon Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups frozen corn thawed & drained
- 2 large jalapenos seeded & diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes & green chiles UNDRAINED
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp & crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4 8 oz blocks cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp barbecue rub
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a 9x13" disposable aluminum pan.
- Smoke at 250°F for 1 hours.
- Stir everything together to evenly combine.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping options.
Notes
- Don't have frozen corn? You can sub canned corn, just make sure it's well drained. The recipe will take roughly four cans.
- There's no need to soften the cream cheese beforehand since you are just tossing it into the pan.
- If you are vegetarian or cooking for a vegetarian, you can omit the bacon.
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