Hot Corn Dip - Indiana Connection

Ingredients

• 2 T. unsalted butter, divided
• 3½ cups fresh corn kernels, or frozen and thawed
• ½ t. salt
• 1/8 t. pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• ½ cup finely chopped red peppers, optional
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1–2 t. minced garlic, to taste
• ½–1 cup mayonnaise, to taste
• 4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, dividedYields 12 (½-cup) servings.