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Crack Corn Salad Recipe

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This Crack Corn Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring sweet corn kernels combined with tangy sour cream, mayonnaise, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning. It’s a perfect make-ahead salad that is chilled to allow the flavors to meld, making it an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 4 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked, chopped bacon
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Dressing

  • 1½ cups mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Add the salad ingredients: To the dressing bowl, add the cooked corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked chopped bacon, and chopped green onions. Toss all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats every component evenly.
  3. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to develop a rich, cohesive taste.
  4. Season and serve: Before serving, taste the salad and season it with salt and pepper according to your preference. Serve the Crack Corn Salad chilled as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn based on availability; just make sure the corn is cooked and drained if necessary.
  • For extra crispiness, you can cook the bacon until very crispy before chopping.
  • This salad can be made a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance the flavors even further.
  • Adjust the seasoning by adding more ranch packet or spices to taste, depending on your preference.
  • For a lighter version, reduce the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream or use low-fat alternatives.

Keywords: Crack Corn Salad, corn salad, creamy corn salad, bacon corn salad, ranch dressing salad, cheesy corn salad, picnic salad, summer salad

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