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
Ingredients
- 2 cans whole kernel corn 15 oz each
- 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 bell peppers one green + one red, chopped
- ½ 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!
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JC
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