Paula Deen Frito Corn Salad: The Creamy BBQ Showstopper

A delightful summer salad featuring crunchy Fritos and sweet corn, perfect for BBQs and gatherings. Try Paula Deen's Frito Corn Salad for a crowd-pleasing dish.

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Prep Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Whole Kernel Corn drained
1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack for spice
½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as substitute
1 unit Green Pepper, Chopped or any bell pepper variety
½ cup Red Onion, Diced Finely or shallots for milder flavor
2 cups Fritos Corn Chips Regular or Chili Cheese

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Spatula
Airtight Container

Method

Preparation Steps

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green pepper, and red onion. Mix thoroughly.
Gently fold in the crushed Fritos corn chips, ensuring they retain their crunch.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and serve in a large bowl with extra Fritos on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store Fritos separately until serving to maintain crunch. Adjust mayonnaise amount based on desired creaminess.

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