Frito Corn Salad (+Video)
This Frito Corn Salad is a unique appetizer that combines corn kernels, cheese, taco seasoning, Fritos, green peppers and red onion. So good!
A FAVORITE SUMMER DIP RECIPE
Need a unique side dish to take to your next BBQ or potluck? Sure, we all love our Macaroni Salad and Potato Salad and Deviled Eggs. A BBQ wouldn’t be the same without those classic side dishes. While I can never have too much tater salad, it is nice to have a bit of variety. Enter this Frito Corn Salad.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Some folks put in half the crushed Fritos at the time they make it, then add the other half in right before serving. But you don’t have to use all of the Fritos. It’s a matter of preference.
I love to use freshly shredded cheddar cheese but you can certainly use pre-shredded cheese.
Yes you can. If you don’t have time to thaw out a bag of corn, then use 2 (15 oz.) cans of corn that are drained really well.
This is where you can have some fun! Try switching out the flavors by using chili cheese flavor or BBQ flavored Frito corn chips.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- sweet corn
- cheddar cheese
- green pepper
- red onion
- mayonnaise
- taco seasoning
- Fritos corn chips
- black pepper
HOW TO MAKE FRITO CORN SALAD:
In a large bowl, combine thawed corn, cheese, diced bell pepper and onions. Stir well.
Then add in mayonnaise and taco seasoning.
Stir until thoroughly combined.
I like to season it with a little bit of pepper too (this is optional.)
Then just before serving, stir in crushed Fritos so they stay nice and crunchy. Some folks put in half the crushed Fritos at the time they make it, then add the other half in right before serving. You do not need to use the entire bag if you don’t want that many corn chips.
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Frito Corn Salad (+Video)
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 10.25 ounce bag Fritos crushed (or Chili Cheese Fritos)
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine thawed corn, cheese, diced bell pepper and onions. Stir well.
- Then add in mayonnaise and taco seasoning. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Season with pepper (optional)
- Just before serving, stir in crushed Fritos so they stay nice and crunchy.
Video
Notes
- Some folks put in half the crushed Fritos at the time they make it, then add the other half in right before serving.
- You do not need to use the entire bag of Fritos corn chips. This is entirely up to you and your tastebuds.
- Using pre-shredded cheese in a bag works just fine.
- If you don’t have time to thaw out a bag of corn, then use 2 (15 oz.) cans of corn that are drained really well.
- Also, for a big bump in flavor, try using the chili cheese or BBQ flavored Fritos.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: May 2013
Updated & republished: May 2021
This is so funny cause I just had this last week at a golf luncheon for the first time and I didn't even take any until different gals at the table started talking about how good it was. Everyone ended up having seconds and thirds and asking for the recipe. The recipe she used had green, red and yellow peppers and she didn't use any taco seasoning, just the chili Fritos, but I'm sure that would be good also. I will be making this soon!!
Can I substitute the green peppers with something else by chance??
With some hesitation, I just made this for todays potluck… Omg… This is so good!
I had to hide the frito bag from my husband to keep him from picking into it.
I made this for our Church's 4th of July dinner on the grounds. It was the hit of the event. I had one person beg for the leftovers and two others that just had to have the recipe. Got lots of "this is great" comments. Thanks for the great recipe. I'll be making this one often.
How many cups of corn in the recipe if you want to use fresh? Local corn is in and I'd like to make this with my leftover fresh corn! 🙂
This was great Brandie – thank you! Everyone says this has to be the new dish I bring to potlucks and BBQ’s! LOL
PS. Have you ever used Mexi-Corn in this salad? Thank you again, Trish Butler
Can I use plain yogurt,instead of mayo?
How fun! I love this…
Wow, this never would have occurred to me but it sounds really, really yummy. 🙂
What a great summer recipe! Never heard or seen this, loved what you said about people taking just a little then wishing they had more! Can't wait to try this, thanks!
Jenna
Tried it and loved it! Made it exactly to your recipe without any changes.
This is such a brilliant salad. I also thought it was my mom's own concoction, but apparently she heard about it somewhere! I bring this to every party we go to because everyone loves it…just like you said, a small helping because they think it looks strange and then suddenly the whole bowl is gone! I use the chili cheese corn chips and it adds a ton of flavor!
Have you ever made this the night before? I wouldn't add the chips but what about the rest?
You could definitely make this the night before. Just add the chips in before serving the next day. Hope that helps!
Love your recipes! Any chance you can add the picture to the print page? It's always nice to see what I'm making is supposed to look like 🙂 Looking forward to trying this for an upcoming office lunch!
This salad is so yummy!
The first time I had this was in the early 90's when it was brought to our home for my father's funeral of all things! I turned my nose up at it but finally took a bite and I was hooked. That is the best tasting stuff! Sometimes, when no one is looking I will take out of the fridge and just eat whatever is left straight out of the bowl!
Kelli, and that is why I love you!
WOW!! This is one of my most favorite dishes! I'm giggling because JUST TODAY….I emailed my sis in love, asking for her version of this dish, to add to my cookbook. I am all about crunch – the chips make this awesome dish. I've never tried it with taco seasoning….sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing another tried & true!! =)
Love this, do you think I can substitute the mayo for something else? Mayo is 2 of one things in life that freak me out!
Pamela, do you have a substitute for mayo that you normally like to use? If you do, that will work. You want something creamy but not too tangy if that helps 🙂
I have had this many times and didn't know recipe!! I will make it this summer instead of potato salad…gotta change it up ya' know!!! 😉
I used this recipe exactly and it turned out perfect – thank you! I wouldn’t change a thing!!
Caryl – I think those would work great in here!
Love, love, love it! That little bit of taco seasoning really takes this flavor to another level. Thank you
I can't wait to try this! I'm drooling as I type 😉 Some of my favorite recipes are from Tupperware parties!
Oh, I never thought the "original" recipe was hers! I only meant to give credit to where I got the recipe from! But wouldn't it be interesting to know when, where, why, and how recipes originated!?! From Tupperware parties to the internet! Thank goodness for people like you and your Mom that have shared recipes via whatever means! The culinary world sure has come a long way! 🙂 I definitely am anxious to try this version of the recipe with the taco seasoning!
I'm gonna tell ya, I have a small binder that was given to me that has a whole bunch of fun recipes from Tupperware parties. I've tweaked the recipes here and there but they hold some very fond memories for me 🙂
That's awesome, Brandie! I wish I had something like that, but am grateful to you for sharing with us/the world! 🙂
Wow! This was AMAZING!! I totally came home with an empty bowl and I sent a lot of folks your way to grab the recipe!
Sissy, I'm telling ya – this one is always a hit at the potluck table. Hope you like it!
I bet this would be a great dish to take to a potluck or BBQ! So different and unique!
Hope this one is enjoyed by all if you give it a try Kathy!
I was craving for something like this a couple days ago ! Thank you for sharing the recipe – pinned 🙂
Linda, corn is the one veggie my whole family can agree on. LOL. Hope you love this one!
This sounds wonderful going to have to try.
Hope you love it!