This Frito Corn Salad is a novel appetizer that mixes corn kernels, cheese, taco seasoning, Fritos, inexperienced peppers and pink onion. So good!
A FAVORITE SUMMER DIP RECIPE
Want a novel facet dish to take to your subsequent BBQ or potluck? Certain, all of us love our Macaroni Salad and Potato Salad and Deviled Eggs. A BBQ wouldn’t be the identical with out these traditional facet dishes. Nonetheless, for those who actually need one which will get of us speaking, do that Frito Corn Salad. These items is surprisingly good, y’all! You can be amazed how you’ll maintain going again and consuming an increasing number of! It’s a type of appetizers that everybody will need the recipe for – so be ready!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
This may really be served quite a lot of methods. You may function a facet dish or an appetizer (as a dip). I may eat these things with a spoon as a facet dish (or higher but, strive utilizing it to prime tacos or in taco salad – so yum!) however most individuals serve it as a dip. You should use tortilla chips, Frito scoops, toasted pita bread or just some Ritz or Membership crackers.
Sure you’ll be able to. Should you don’t have time to thaw out a bag of corn, then use 2 (15 ounce) cans of corn which can be drained rather well.
That is the place you’ll be able to have some enjoyable! Strive switching out the flavors by utilizing chili cheese taste or BBQ flavored Frito corn chips. I favor the great ole authentic however you’ll be able to actually change up the flavors by utilizing totally different flavored Fritos.
Some of us put in half the crushed Fritos on the time they make it, then add the opposite half in proper earlier than serving. However you don’t have to make use of the entire Fritos. It’s a matter of desire.
Be mindful, the Fritos will get smooth as this sits so whilst you can cowl and retailer this within the fridge for as much as 3 days, the Fritos will soften and also you received’t get that crunch (except you select to simply add a little bit of the Fritos as you go alongside.)
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- candy corn – as you’ll see in my ingredient picture beneath, I simply picked up a bag of frozen corn and let it thaw. It doesn’t have to be steamed or cooked in a pot first.
- cheddar cheese – you’ll be able to have a whole lot of enjoyable with the cheese right here. If you wish to give it a little bit extra kick, strive utilizing Pepper Jack cheese.
- inexperienced pepper – for those who discover inexperienced pepper a bit too robust, you might use pink, yellow or orange pepper. You might even change it out for celery.
- pink onion – for those who discover the pink onion taste too robust you’ve gotten a few choices. You might soak the chopped onion in ice water for a couple of minutes. This takes out the pungency of the onion however nonetheless provides you good taste. Simply dry them on a paper towel earlier than including them into the remainder of the combination.
- mayonnaise – you might use plain Greek yogurt and even bitter cream. Simply take into account, bitter cream or Greek yogurt will gave this a barely tangier taste.
- taco seasoning – you’ll be able to decide up a packet of retailer purchased or make your individual Do-it-yourself Taco Seasoning.
- Fritos corn chips – some of us love to make use of the Chili Cheese Fritos. I have a tendency to search out the flavour a bit too overpowering with the opposite flavors (since we’re additionally including taco seasoning) however it’s undoubtedly a style desire. Some of us completely swear by the Chili Cheese flavored ones however I favor the standard. Go together with what you’re keen on!
- black pepper
HOW TO MAKE FRITO CORN SALAD:
In a big bowl, mix thawed corn, cheese, diced bell pepper and onions. Stir nicely.
Then add in mayonnaise and taco seasoning.
Stir till completely mixed.
I prefer to season it with a little bit little bit of pepper too (that is non-compulsory.)
Then simply earlier than serving, stir in crushed Fritos so that they keep good and crunchy. Some of us put in half the crushed Fritos on the time they make it, then add the opposite half in proper earlier than serving. You don’t want to make use of your complete bag for those who don’t need that many corn chips.
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Initially printed: Could 2013
Up to date pictures & republished: June 2025
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- Some of us put in half the crushed Fritos on the time they make it, then add the opposite half in proper earlier than serving.
- You don’t want to make use of your complete bag of Fritos corn chips. That is solely as much as you and your tastebuds.
- Utilizing pre-shredded cheese in a bag works simply superb.
- Should you don’t have time to thaw out a bag of corn, then use 2 (15 ounce) cans of corn which can be drained rather well.
Energy: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fats: 27g | Sodium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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