Best Spicy Creamy Corn Salsa Recipes

EASY SPICY CORN SALSA

Easy spicy corn salsa image

This easy, spicy corn salsa is the perfect dish to serve with chips or to serve on or alongside grilled meat as a light, healthy side dish.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 kg (2lbs) frozen corn (thawed and drained )
2 avocados (peeled and cubed )
1 red onion (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (seeded and finely chopped)
1-2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
2-3 tbsp coriander / cilantro (finely chopped)
salt (to taste)
lime juice (to taste )

Steps:

Pre-heat a large frying pan and add a tablespoon of oil. Add the drained corn and allow to cook until golden brown and the edges start to char. Remove from the pan and allow to cool to room temperature.
Add the avocado, onion, jalapeño, tomato and coriander/cilantro then season with salt and lime. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CORN SALSA RECIPE

Creamy Corn Salsa Recipe image

Easy and spicy creamy corn salsa is a tasty and unique appetizer. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite bread on the side!

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories appetizers

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion (finely diced)
1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
1 jalapeño (diced and seeded, if desired)
3/4 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups sweet corn kernels (about 5 ears)
3 Tbsp cream cheese
1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbles (or feta cheese crumbles)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and salt and cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes. Add corn and continue cooking for about 4-6 minutes until corn kernels are tender but still crisp, and the onion and bell pepper are soft.
Transfer corn mixture to a medium mixing bowl and add cream cheese, cotija or feta crumbles, cilantro, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir until cream cheese is melted and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add lime juice and stir to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Reheat the dip if you plan to serve it warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY CREAMED CORN

Spicy Creamed Corn image

"One of my family's favorite vegetables is corn, and this quick corn dish is so easy to prepare," assures Nancy McDonald of Burns, Wyoming. "It tastes delicious and goes very well with turkey and chicken. It's a simple way to add a touch of spice to your meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Cook over medium heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.