6 Dip Recipes to Use on National Corn Chip Day
There is truly a holiday for everything. Like, who would ever know that Jan. 29 is also National Corn Chip Day? But now that we do, we're going to celebrate it the right way.
Corn chips have a more subtle flavor than tortilla chips, but they work equally well with a savory dip. Below, we've gathered some of the best recipes to try to make the most of today's unique holiday.
Ground Beef Nacho Dip With Velveeta Cheese by Together as Family
Sure, you could take the easy route and warm up a bowl of Tostito's nacho cheese dip. But you could have even more fun and flavor by making your own. Together as Family creates a classic nacho dip using simple ingredients like Velveeta cheese. Meanwhile, the ground beef, rotel, black beans and more packs more punch than your average grocery store sauce ever would.
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Fresh Avocado Pico de Gallo by Sweet Tea + Thyme
Are you craving something fresh this winter? You can't get any fresher than pico de gallo. Sweet Tea + Thyme gives you step-by-step instructions to achieve an authentic flavor. It has everything you crave, from ripe tomatoes to diced onions and even has chopped avocado to drive it home.
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Cilantro Lime Crema by Love & Lemons
Sometimes, queso and salsa doesn't cut it. We need something more unique. Say, cilantro lime crema? With the help of Love & Lemons, you will have a dip that is zesty, creamy and unorthodox. After you try it, you will be pairing it with all the future Latin dishes you'll make.
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Mexican Street Corn Dip by Half-Baked Harvest
Corn chips with corn dip? Nothing could sound more perfect. Once you try Half-Baked Harvest's elote dip, you'll understand why. The mixture of grilled corn, spicy chili butter and Mexican cotija cheese will enhance the flavor of your corn chip tenfold. And the chip's saltiness and crunch is the perfect complement of the dip's flavor.
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Creamy Taco Dip by The Country Cook
Do you like to pair your corn chips with taco night? You can combine them into one dish using The Country Cook's Creamy Taco Dip. It uses all the familiar ingredients of taco, including sour cream, taco seasoning and cilantro. And the best part? It only takes five minutes to make and can be served warm or cold.
(via The Country Cook)
Jalapeño Popper Dip by The Girl Who Ate Everything
If you're anything like us, you think anything is better with a bit of spice. This recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything will provide exactly that. It's a jalapeño popper dip, balancing the satisfying heat of the peppers with smooth Parmesan cheese. As the description suggests, it is fantastic for the upcoming Super Bowl face-off.
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