This Frito Corn Salad is a unique appetizer that combines corn kernels, cheese, taco seasoning, Fritos, green peppers and red onion. So good!
FRITO CORN SALAD RECIPE
Need a unique side dish to take to your next BBQ or potluck? Sure, we all love our FAVORITE 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: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- 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
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen corn kernels thawed
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 green pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 (10.25 oz) bag Fritos crushed (or Chili Cheese Fritos)
- 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.
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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.
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Originally published: May 2013
Updated & republished: May 2021
Debbie
Best new salad recipe!!! WOW! Everyone of my friends is making this now. I use fresh corn cut off the cob, 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 green pepper (for color). Put Fritos on top when serving. Again, WOW! YUM!!!!
Kate
I took this to a Christmas party tonight! Finally I found something DIFFERENT that no one else will have! Getting real tired of the fruit tray, veggie tray, chips and salsa, and bar b q meatballs! HA! Everyone went crazy over it. Came home with an empty bowl!!
Sheila
Made this and everyone went absolutely wild for it!!
pauline morris
WE MADE THIS FOR TOMORROW AND ALL I CAN SAY IS........................AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Doris Wilson
I love this recipe but I also love tomatoes so I Added some diced ones to it. Great either way!!!
Kristy
Made this as a side with our tacos. Sooo good! Thanks for sharing!
Sandi
This salad is absolutely amazing. People devour it and I've given the recipe to friends many times. It's easy to multiply for large groups and very easy. Thank you!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I'm doing a happy dance Sandi! Thank you so much!
Jo Baum
Thank You...had this at a BBQ recently and loved it ...cannot wait to make it this weekend! She was quick to send this to me! I shared with several coworkers also!!! Would bring to office 4th of July pot luck but I am on vacation that week!!!!!
Glenda
Oh my goodness the best salad ever . I have been making it about 9 months can't make any other salad ,thank you so much for all your great recipes ..
Unknown
looks amazing!
ScrappinCricut
I make a rendition of this using corn, red onion, red pepper, mayo, cheddar cheese and Fritos Chili chips. Basically in the same recipe amounts. The chili chips take it to the next level. I do not add any additional spices at all the Fritos add all the spice needed.
Anonymous
Oh Brandie! My hubs and daughter made this while on vacation with his family. Can you say devoured and barely a few corn kernels leftover? HUGE hit! They also made your Crock Pot Taco Joes, which were also inhaled. These 2 recipes were made for each other! I am planning on making this salad for the 4th this year so that I can feast on it too! Thank you so very very much for sharing all of your wonderful, and I do mean WONDERFUL recipes! ~ Linda in PA
Brandie (The Country Cook)
That is wonderful! So glad it was a hit!! It's one of my favorites.
Julie Gates
Sounds delish! Going to make this memorial day. how much does this make?
Brandie (The Country Cook)
Hi Julie, I think it would feed roughly 8-10 people. Hope that helps and enjoy!
Layla
Oh my, yes! This is a keeper! Even when I didn't have enough cheddar and used 1/2 Mexican cheese and 1/2 mild cheddar, canned corn and only 1/2 my green pepper was good, and I only had a Vidalia onion. It was still good! Took it to my book club lunch earlier this week, and a second batch is going to the basket weaver's guild meeting tomorrow. Every recipe I've 'borrowed' from your site has been very good, thank you so much for sharing! Great-Granny who's tired of cooking but still likes to eat....
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Elizabeth! Great to see you on here! Gene loves just straight up cheddar. But you can have fun and use any good melting cheese. Gorgonzola is really yummy. Or if you like a bit of kick, try Pepper Jack! I will usually get three different cheeses and let everyone choose their filling. Let me know what you think. I had so much fun chatting with you today!! Your stories cracked me up!
Elizabeth Agnew
Brandie, I just wanted to say that I discovered Corn Salad about 2 yrs ago when I stalked a Hot Pink serving bowl at a church pot luck. I loved it so much that my family thought I had gone crazy over it. When my son got married in Sept 2013, I cooked the rehearsal dinner myself. I didn't even give them a choice and served Corn Salad as one of the food items. For our Memorial Day cookout, I think I may try those inside out burgers your husband told me he loved so much today. Did he have a favorite cheese? And I had already told my family it was time to start having Corn Salad again 🙂 I think I'll try your tip of using the frozen corn and the Taco Seasoning. I'm enjoying looking at your blog. Great to meet you today!!!
Brenda
I made this for a party at work and added ground hamburger meat so it doubled as a main/ side dish because we never have enough of those. Everyone wanted the recipe.
Holly r Woods
How did you Make it with hamburger
Anonymous
It's also great with Doritos!
Kath
OMG....Just made this for a pool party I am having tomorrow. This taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again with the addition of black beans. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Ronda
Christine I was thinking the same thing Cilantro several colors of peppers I think I would also put the corn into a skillet and lightly blacken it, I would also add green onion tops finely chopped. I don't do bottled dressing but mayo, taco seasoning, and fresh avocado would get the same results...
Swoozie
I also made this exactly to your recipe. Don't change a thing folks - it is PERFECT as is!! Thanks Brandie!
Christine Vigna
If your not a mayo fan, replaced it with wish bone guacamole ranch dressing. I have never found the Fritos and use the garden salsa sun chips. I have also added chopped cilantro, bacon bits, olives and red pepper. Also try a Mexican cheese blend instead. Was a great hit recently at our Cinco De Mayo party. FYI its great all year long!
Anonymous
Y am going to take this dish to our Homecoming next month,so happy to find something new to make...I will let you know how it went..
Foreverdizzzy
Do we use real mayo or miracle whip? Do you cook it at all or just serve as is?
kean
This is a great of recipes. Thank you for share ...
P.S. My son loves Frito Corn Salad so much