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
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.
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CAN I USE BBQ FRITOS OR CHILI CHEESE FRITOS?
Now, you can really play around with this recipe and have fun. I am sharing with you the basic recipe for this salad. However, you can change up by using different kinds of cheese. Or, experiment with different Fritos like BBQ or Chili Cheese flavor. So have fun with it and try it out at your next BBQ!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
sweet corn
cheddar cheese
green pepper, diced
red onion
mayonnaise
taco seasoning
Fritos
black pepper
HOW TO MAKE FRITO CORN SALAD:
In a large bowl, combine thawed corn, cheese, diced bell pepper and onions. Stir well. Note: Please use a bigger bowl than I did here. This bowl was a bit too small and made it difficult to stir once I added all the other ingredients.
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.
I always think it looks pretty when you have a few crushed ones on top when you serve it.
Enjoy!
Originally published: May 2013
Updated & republished: July 2019
Updated & republished: July 2019
FRITO CORN SALAD
This Frito Corn Salad is a unique appetizer that combines corn kernels, cheese, taco seasoning, Fritos, green peppers and red onion. So good!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 353
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) 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 tbsp 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.
Go with what is easiest for you when making this. Using pre-shredded cheese in a bag works just fine. And 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
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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kean says
This is a great of recipes. Thank you for share …
P.S. My son loves Frito Corn Salad so much
Foreverdizzzy says
Do we use real mayo or miracle whip? Do you cook it at all or just serve as is?
Anonymous says
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..
Christine Vigna says
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!
Swoozie says
I also made this exactly to your recipe. Don’t change a thing folks – it is PERFECT as is!! Thanks Brandie!
Ronda says
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…
Kath says
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.
Anonymous says
It's also great with Doritos!
Brenda says
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.
Elizabeth Agnew says
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!!!
Brandie says
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!
Layla says
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….
Julie Gates says
Sounds delish! Going to make this memorial day. how much does this make?
Brandie (The Country Cook) says
Hi Julie, I think it would feed roughly 8-10 people. Hope that helps and enjoy!
Anonymous says
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) says
That is wonderful! So glad it was a hit!! It's one of my favorites.
ScrappinCricut says
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.
Unknown says
looks amazing!
Glenda says
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 ..
Jo Baum says
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!!!!!
Sandi says
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 says
I’m doing a happy dance Sandi! Thank you so much!
Kristy says
Made this as a side with our tacos. Sooo good! Thanks for sharing!
Doris Wilson says
I love this recipe but I also love tomatoes so I Added some diced ones to it. Great either way!!!
pauline morris says
WE MADE THIS FOR TOMORROW AND ALL I CAN SAY IS……………………AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Sheila says
Made this and everyone went absolutely wild for it!!
Kate says
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!!
Debbie says
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!!!!