Thomas is a great cook. Soon after we met he grilled rosemary lamb chops for me, and I was so impressed! We have been to countless cookouts together, and his friends (our friends, now!) always have the best food. This corn and bean dip is one of his favorite dishes to bring to parties, so I asked him to write down the recipe for me. He even took an ingredient shot when we made it!
The secret sauce is a combo of mayo, avocado, and sour cream that blends into the dish as a creamy dressing. Everything else gets diced and minced and tossed together. It’s super easy to make!
We took it to a cookout a few weeks ago and it was all gone by the time we headed home. A fan-favorite for sure.
Thomas would also tell you that you MUST use Duke’s mayo. He is a die-hard loyal Duke’s fan. Not to be confused with Duke University. Sadly he is also a die-hard University of Virginia fan, so basketball season is interesting for us : )
Scooped Up Party Dip
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 10 ounce bag of frozen sweet corn
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 small lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of dukes mayo
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- Small handful of cilantro minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Serve with scoop chips!
Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says
That looks good and so easy! Have you tried the frozen grilled corn from Trader Joe’s? It’s delicious and an easy way to add a little extra flavor, I love it!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
What a match that you and Thomas are both great cooks! Homemade meals are the best.
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Louise, RD says
This looks awesome – perfect cookout addition-will definitely try it out. Thanks so much for sharing! PS: do you think subbing thick Greek yogurt for the sour cream will cause any problems?
KathEats says
I think that would work no problem
Carrie this fit chick says
MMM lots of delicious flavors in here and so simple to put together! Great for basketball season!
mallory says
looks great! i would add red onion too but i know your feelings about that 🙂
KathEats says
🙂 The original has red onion
Tonya says
THANKS! I’m goin to a potluck tonight. I’m bringing (a version of) this!
Leslie says
Maybe this is obvious (I’m clearly new to cooking) but do you thaw the frozen corn or add it with the other ingredients frozen? I’m only asking because I plan to make this later 🙂
KathEats says
Thaw it out a bit under warm water : )
Heather says
A man who knows the importance of Duke’s mayo is definitely one you wanna keep around!
KathEats says
Haha!
Linda @ The Fitty says
That’s such a nice chunky dip! I can’t have corn so I’d probably omit the corn and have more avocado.
Cathy says
thanks Thomas. I printed recipe. Sounds delish!!!
polly says
YUM!
When you met T and he cooked did you then say…”Thomas, you had me at lamb chops” 😉 so cute!
XOXO
Monica says
Sounds amazing and going on my next party to make list. The only problem. No Duke’s Mayo in Loveland CO, so I will have to use Hellmann’s!
Ellen says
Do you think it would still be tasty without the Mayo? My husband doesn’t like it.. Should I add more of something to make up for it?
KathEats says
Yes I do!
Kristen says
Made this today! I followed it exactly (including the Duke’s!) and it’s delicious. I could not stop eating it. Thanks for the recipe!
Katherine Lassiter says
Do you have a suggestion to replace the avocado?
KathEats says
I would just simply leave it out.