CORN DIP

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Plain yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor with a similar texture.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese can be cheaper while still melting well.

Open two cans of mexicorn and drain them well; add to a large bowl.

Measure and add 1 cup of sour cream to the bowl.

Measure and add 1 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.

Chop 3 green onions and add to the mixture.

Open a small can of chopped green chilies and add them undrained to the bowl.

Grate or chop 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese and add to the mixture.

Chop pickled jalapenos finely and add about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons to the bowl, along with a little bit of the pickling juice.

Add smoked paprika to taste (not in the original recipe).

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined; if the bowl is too small, transfer to a larger bowl.

Let the dip sit in the refrigerator for better flavor the next day before serving.

Serve with sturdy chips like scoops or bite-sized corn chips.

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