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 (A party-size bowl)
- 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!
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!
What a match that you and Thomas are both great cooks! Homemade meals are the best.
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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?
I think that would work no problem
MMM lots of delicious flavors in here and so simple to put together! Great for basketball season!
looks great! i would add red onion too but i know your feelings about that 🙂
🙂 The original has red onion
THANKS! I’m goin to a potluck tonight. I’m bringing (a version of) this!
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 🙂
Thaw it out a bit under warm water : )
A man who knows the importance of Duke’s mayo is definitely one you wanna keep around!
Haha!
That’s such a nice chunky dip! I can’t have corn so I’d probably omit the corn and have more avocado.
thanks Thomas. I printed recipe. Sounds delish!!!
YUM!
When you met T and he cooked did you then say…”Thomas, you had me at lamb chops” 😉 so cute!
XOXO
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!
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?
Yes I do!