Frito Corn Salad

Name: Frito Corn Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2 cans whole kernel corn (15 oz each); 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese; 2 bell peppers (one green + one red, chopped); 1/2 red onion (diced); 1.25 c. Duke's Mayonnaise; garlic powder (to taste); cayenne pepper (to taste); black pepper (to taste); kosher salt (to taste); 1 bag fritos (add until desired consistency)

May 22, 2022

Hey, y’all! If you’ve been to a potluck or a church dinner in the south, you’ve probably had this dish. While immensely simple, it has always been one of my favorites. Growing up, I would have to force myself to not make an entire plate out of it; I also had to incorporate from meat + vegetables. It’s just simply that good. I’m so excited to share the recipe for my Frito Corn Salad with y’all today. I know you’re going to love it!

This recipe is dedicated to my Aunt Jessie, who always made this for me. Love you, Jess!

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Frito Corn Salad

Tips/Tricks

Use a full-fat mayonnaise when making Frito Corn Salad, as it has a better flavor profile. I recommend Duke’s.
Do not put the crushed fritos into the salad until you are ready to serve; this will ensure that they stay crunchy and do not become soggy too quickly.

Shopping List: Frito Corn Salad

2 cans whole kernel corn
sharp cheddar cheese
bell pepper: green and red
red onion
mayonnaise (Duke’s)
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
black pepper
kosher salt
fritos

How To Make Frito Corn Salad

Completely drain the whole kernel corn. Finely dice bell pepper + red onion.
In a large bowl, combine whole kernel corn, bell pepper, red onion, cheese, and mayonnaise.
Season, to taste, with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove and add crushed fritos. Stir + enjoy!

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The Recipe

Frito Corn Salad

JC Phelps

It doesn't get much simpler – or more delicious – than Frito Corn Salad. It's creamy, flavorful, crunchy — and is sure to be the favorite dish of the cookout/potluck!

5 from 27 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Refrigerate 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings servings

Calories 457 kcal

Ingredients

2 cans whole kernel corn 15 oz each
2 c. sharp cheddar cheese
2 bell peppers one green + one red, chopped
1/2 red onion diced
1.25 c. Duke's Mayonnaise
garlic powder to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
black pepper to taste
kosher salt to taste
1 bag fritos add until desired consistency

Instructions

Completely drain the whole kernel corn. Finely dice bell pepper + red onion.
In a large bowl, combine whole kernel corn, bell pepper, red onion, cheese, and mayonnaise.
Season, to taste, with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove and add crushed fritos. Stir + enjoy!

Nutrition

Sodium: 572mgCalcium: 307mgVitamin C: 26mgVitamin A: 1032IUSugar: 1gFiber: 1gPotassium: 159mgCholesterol: 50mgCalories: 457kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gFat: 38gProtein: 12gCarbohydrates: 18gIron: 1mg

Keyword corn salad, frito corn salad

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