This easy to make 9 ingredient hot and cheesy corn dip is the perfect appetizer to bring to any summer party or potluck, especially since it is such an easy recipe. This cheesy dip will be ready to dip your favorite corn chips into within 30 minutes and only requires one baking dish to cook it in.
This easy fiesta corn dip is one of the easy, perfect appetizer recipes that is great to enjoy over the summer months and can also be a delicious recipe to make during football season to enjoy on a football Sunday game day.
This cream cheese corn dip recipe is the perfect party dip and works great as a side dish for your next party. This recipe is also great to make as an appetizer for Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend or 4th of July weekend parties or barbecues. It can also be made and used on tacos as a topping, talk about a delicious crowd pleaser.
This was inspired by my Grilled Mexican Street Corn on this site, and pairs well with this Grilled Steak Quesadilla.
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Ingredients
This hot Mexican corn dip uses either fresh or canned sweet corn as the main ingredient in this dish. Fresh diced jalapeno and taco seasoning is added for a little heat. A combination of sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise makes up the creamy, cheesy base of the dip. Salt and pepper is added for seasoning and tortilla chips are served on the side.
- sweet corn
- jalapeno
- sharp cheddar cheese
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- mayonnaise
- taco seasoning
- salt and pepper
- tortilla chips
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Dice the jalapeño. If using fresh corn, cut the corn kernels from the cob.
- Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, add jalapeño, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, corn, taco seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Step 3: Spoon the mixture in a prepared baking dish. Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and allow dip to cool about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh veggies or celery sticks.
Hint: use canned sweet corn to save a lot of time and still get the most delicious dip result. There will not be a large flavor difference in the dip between the fresh sweet corn or the canned sweet corn once mixed with all of the ingredients.
Substitutions
- Taco Seasoning - mix a homemade taco seasoning if you do not have access to the packet of taco seasoning. A fiesta ranch dip seasoning packet would also be a delicious addition
- Jalapeño Peppers - use green chiles, a can of green chilies or red pepper for a little extra spice in the dish
- Fresh Sweet Corn - use canned corn if fresh corn is not in season or not available
Variations
- Spicy - add chili pepper flakes, or a hotter pepper such as a serano or a habanero. A little hot sauce can also be added prior to mixing to add to the spice level
- Tacos - add to a taco shell with some shredded chicken or steak for a fun twist on this recipe
- Nachos - pour over a plate of chips with a protein of your choice
See this potato chip nachos recipe on my website!
Alternative Cooking Methods
Instead of baking, cook this delicious hot corn dip in the slow cooker. Prepare the dip the same way and add into a slow cooker. Put the slow cooker on low and cook for about 2-3 hours or until dip is hot and creamy.
Equipment
To create this perfect cheesy goodness dip recipe, a medium or large bowl, mixing spoon, sharp knife and cutting board, and a medium casserole dish is needed. A cast iron skillet can also be used to bake the dip. Access to an oven is also necessary to create this recipe.
How to Store Hot Corn Dip
Store the creamy dip in an airtight container or covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top tip
For an extra kick of flavor, grill the corn to get a little char on it prior to adding it to the dip. The charred flavor of the corn pairs perfectly with the ingredients in this dip.
FAQ
Yes, you do not necessarily have to add the jalapeños. If you want a more mild pepper to still get that pepper flavor you could add bell peppers.
Greek yogurt can be used to replace sour cream if necessary.
You can dip tortilla chips, they will pair the best. Fritos scoops are also a delicious chip that pairs really well.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this easy Mexican corn dip recipe:
📖 Recipe
Easy Cheesy Hot Corn Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Casserole Dish
- 1 sharp knife and cutting board
- 1 medium or large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 29 oz can sweet corn
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- tortilla chips to serve with dip
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Dice the jalapeño. If using fresh corn, cut the corn kernels from the cob.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add jalapeño, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, corn, taco seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Spoon the mixture in a prepared baking dish.
- Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow dip to cool about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh veggies or celery sticks.
Notes
- save leftovers in the fridge covered with aluminum foil.
- reheat before serving.
Nutrition
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