Creamy Southwest Dip Recipe
This Southwest Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Combining smooth cream cheese with tangy sour cream, hearty beans, sweet corn, and a blend of southwestern seasonings, it delivers a satisfying and zesty taste. Easy to prepare and served chilled, it’s ideal for dipping chips, veggies, or spreading on crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Vegetables & Beans
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned or frozen corn kernels, drained
Seasonings
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 15 minutes to make mixing easier. Drain and rinse the black beans and corn to remove excess liquid.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well blended. Add the black beans, corn, and all the seasonings: cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Chill Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dip to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: After chilling, give the dip a quick stir and serve cold alongside tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or your preferred dippers.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use fresh corn kernels in season for more sweetness and crunch.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- To make it vegan, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based versions.
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