Mexican Pepper Cheese Dip

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup small dice onion
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 cups corn kernels (frozen, canned or fresh)
• 1 cup roasted poblano pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped (green parts only)
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper (sprinkle this just after the corn is added) (optional)
• salt
• cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 in a 10-inch sauté pan set over a medium high heat, add the butter. once the butter is melted, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• 3 add the jalapeños and the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
• 4 add the corn and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
• 5 remove the corn, jalapeños, garlic, and onion mixture to a mixing bowl. add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend well. season the dip with salt and cayenne pepper.
• 6 place in a casserole dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the dip begins to bubble.
• 7 serve with your favorite chips!