Fresh corn mixed into a hot, cheesy dip served with crunchy tortilla chips. This recipe is the perfect way to use the abundance of fresh sweet corn that is available during the summer months. It is simple, only requires a few simple ingredients and is packed with Mexican-style corn dip flavor.
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. It truly 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 an used on tacos as a topping, talk about delicious.
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
- 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 medium casserole dish. Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and allow dip to cool about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Hint: use canned sweet corn to save a lot of time. 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 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
- 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
Equipment
To create this perfect dip recipe, a medium or large bowl, mixing spoon, sharp knife and cutting board, and a medium casserole dish is needed. Access to an oven is also necessary to create this recipe.
Storage
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
Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe
Equipment
- 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 medium casserole dish.
- Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow dip to cool about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- save leftovers in the fridge covered with aluminum foil.
- reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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