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Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad

18 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Recipe by Amanda Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated Jun. 11, 2024

I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn't stop eating it! This chilled creamy salad combines all the best flavors of jalapeno poppers with the delicate sweetness of fresh corn. —Amanda Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas

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Test Kitchen tips
  • Since the grill is fired up anyway, consider grilling the corn instead of boiling or steaming it.
  • To make a lower-fat version, use thick plain yogurt instead of the sour cream, and use reduced-fat mayo and cream cheese.
  • If spiciness isn't your thing, substitute Swiss cheese for the pepper jack.

    • Peppers (Hot)

    Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

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    Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad

    Contest Winner
    18 reviews
    Prep Time 25 min
    Cook Time 15 min
    Yield 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium onion, quartered
    • 2 jalapeno peppers
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 4 cups fresh corn (about 8 ears), cooked and cooled
    • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
    • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Grill onion and jalapenos, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. Cool completely; chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
    2. Combine the next 9 ingredients. Stir in corn, cheeses, half the bacon, and the grilled vegetables. Top with remaining bacon to serve.

    Nutrition Facts

    3/4 cup: 476 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.