Frito Corn Salad is wonderfully creamy with lots of shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy, salty Frito corn chips. Great for summer potlucks and picnics!

Frito Corn Salad topped with frito chips in a serving bowl.

Frito Corn Salad is something I find to be absolutely addicting. Seriously. If there is a bowl of this on the counter, I will not leave its side.

So wonderfully creamy with lots of shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy, salty Frito Corn Chips.

I used Chili Cheese-flavored Frito Chips but BBQ or Ranch flavored corn chips taste awesome as well.

If you love spicy food as much as I do, be sure to try this Jalapeno Popper Corn Frito Salad.

Frito Corn Salad topped with Frito chips in a bowl.

Quick and Easy To Make

Made with canned corn, Frito Corn Salad is a breeze to make and is a fan favorite at potlucks and picnics.

A combination of mayonnaise and sour cream makes it super creamy and some diced red onion gives it a little bite.

Make in Advance

It can be made in advance. Just remember to add the corn chips last thing or they will get soggy.

Or you can even serve them on the side and use them to scoop the corn salad as a dip. So good!!

Corn Salad topped with frito chips in a serving bowl.

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Frito Corn Salad

4.75 from 8 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Frito Corn Salad is wonderfully creamy with lots of shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy, salty Frito corn chips.
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Place corn in a large bowl.
  • Stir in mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • Add onion and cheddar cheese and stir to mix.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle corn chips on top.

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Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally posted May 23, 2016.

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29 Comments

  1. Danielle Shevchenko says:

    We added fresh red peppers and green onion too! Soo amazingly addictive and delicious

  2. Leslie says:

    I’ve had it before at a potluck and I couldn’t stop eating it!

  3. Barbara says:

    I plan on making this for a party I am going to on Labor Day weekend. I think I will use Frio Scoops instead. Although these don’t come the flavors you listed…..maybe I will a mix of Fritos. This sounds really good!

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Hope you enjoy it Barbara!

    2. Doug says:

      I had a dish very similar to your Frito corn dip that was warm when serving what your thoughts on that
      It was corn mayo I think it had some sour cream and was topped off with crushed flaming hot Cheetos awesome. But I remember it being warm

  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says:

    It looks addictive and so perfect for the season!

  5. Amanda says:

    I’ve had walking tacos before, but I’ve never seen any other food with Fritos in it like this. What a fun side! This would be everyone’s favorite at a barbecue.

  6. Mary // chattavore says:

    I could tear that up! Chili cheese Fritos are one of my weaknesses!

  7. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says:

    Christin, my daughter and her friends are planning a bunch of cookouts this summer and I know they will so love this! Thanks so much for sharing it – and I love the fritos on the side idea!

  8. Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says:

    This is such a fun twist on salad for the summer! It would be SO perfect at a barbecue (and since the sun is shining I’m itching for summer barbecue season to get into full swing)!

  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says:

    Wow! This looks like the most perfect salad, Christin! Corn dips and salads are my absolute favorite, but adding in fritos is just a genius idea!