Southwest Corn Spread

Name: Southwest Corn Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 3 cups.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional; Tortilla chips or crackers

Add a Review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

about 3 cups

My Aunt Christine shared this recipe with me at a family reunion a few years ago. The thick spread's southwestern flavor has mass appeal. —Rebecca Sue Dickson, Iredell, Texas

Southwest Corn Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup lime juice
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Tortilla chips or crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and lime juice until smooth. Beat in the chilies, onions, cumin, cayenne pepper until combined. Stir in corn and walnuts if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with crackers or chips.

Southwest Corn Spread

Ingredients

Directions

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home