Fritos Corn Salad
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Fritos Corn Salad

10 servings
Frito corn salad is the perfect dip for your next gathering. With Fritos corn chips, bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and Cheddar cheese, it's big crowd-friendly appetizer.

Ingredients

  • cans whole kernel corn

    drained

    2
  • pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
    1
  • chopped green bell pepper diced

    about 1/2 medium

    ½ c
  • chopped red bell pepper

    about 1/2 medium

    ½ c
  • chopped red onion

    about 1/4 large

    ⅓ c
  • mayonnaise
    ¾ c
  • sour cream
    ⅛ c
  • paprika
    ¼ tsp
  • cumin
    ¼ tsp
  • dash of black pepper
  • pkg. corn chips

    such as fritos original

    1
  • scoop-style corn chips

    to serve, such as fritos scoops

  • sliced jalapeños for garnish

    optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather ingredients:

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Combine salad ingredients: Stir together corn, cheese, green and red bell peppers, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well-combined. Chill at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Mix in corn chips: Just before serving, lightly crush up the chips in the closed bag of regular corn chips. Then, pour about 3/4 of the bag into the salad and stir until fully combined.  Top with jalapeños, if using, and the remaining crushed corn chips. Serve with scoop-style corn chips.

    Step 3
Fritos Corn Salad
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Fritos Corn Salad

75 min10 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast? This Fritos Corn Salad is your answer, bringing together irresistible crunch and creamy, savory flavor perfect for any gathering. It's a big crowd-friendly dish that's sure to be a hit.

What makes this Fritos Corn Salad truly special is the harmonious blend of fresh, crisp vegetables with a rich, tangy dressing, all studded with hearty shredded Cheddar cheese. The iconic Fritos corn chips are stirred in just before serving, guaranteeing that signature crunch that sets this appetizer apart from others.

Prepare for a delightful dance of textures and tastes. You'll experience the satisfying snap of fresh bell peppers and a gentle bite from red onion, all enveloped in a luscious, seasoned mayonnaise and sour cream base. The savory notes of paprika and cumin add a subtle warmth, complementing the natural sweetness of the whole kernel corn. This vibrant, flavorful appetizer is incredibly easy to assemble, requiring just a bit over an hour from start to finish, most of which is chilling time for the flavors to meld beautifully.

While delicious as written, you can easily tailor this Fritos Corn Salad to your preference. Feel free to adjust the proportions of green and red bell peppers, or even the red onion, to suit your taste. For those who enjoy a little heat, an optional garnish of sliced jalapeños adds a fantastic kick. You can also experiment with different types of Fritos corn chips, like the original or scoop-style, to best suit your serving style, whether mixing in or providing for dipping.

This Fritos Corn Salad is destined to be the star of any potluck, BBQ, or casual get-together. Serve it chilled, fresh from the refrigerator, with extra scoop-style corn chips on the side for dipping. A sprinkle of fresh paprika and those optional sliced jalapeños on top will make for an inviting presentation.

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