Corn Dip with Cream Cheese

Mexican Corn Dip with Cream Cheese recipe has a secret weapon, is easy, and is delicious hot or at room temp. Be a Game Day food hero!

Easy Corn Dip with Cream Cheese

Easy to make all year round using canned corn, but my secret weapon... start with corn on the cob. This Corn Dip with Cream Cheese is especially impressive when you take the extra step and use fresh corn. Your people will taste the extra love!

I was inspired by my cold Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe to create this cooked version. I loved so much about that cold recipe, but I wanted one I could throw in the oven for Sunday Game Day or put in the crockpot to take to a party.

Your people will love the fresh corn, but let me tell you...that little hit of pepper sauce on top... OooohhhWEE! You will get invited back next Sunday!

Hot Corn Dip with Cream Cheese With Fritos

This dip checks all the "best dip" boxes: creamy, cheesy, crunchy, fresh, with a touch of spice.

Corn Dip with Cream Cheese loves Fritos Dippers... and ohhhhhh... Lawd! I'll be bellied up to the appetizer table until someone drags me away or I've eaten it all.

Also delicious with corn tortilla chips! Use what you have.

Ingredients

Corn, cut off the cob, as I've said, is my favorite to use, but not much is lost by using frozen or canned. This flexibility makes the recipe handy all year long.

However, if you have leftover corn on the cob or a nice gardening neighbor... Take the corn. Make this dip. Share with said neighbor.

All the creamy goodness comes from the variety of cheeses and sour cream. Try light and dairy-free versions to your liking.

Onions and garlic are essentials to almost all things. Green onions give a fresh bite that I like, but red onions would be great here too.

I use fresh garlic because I grow it in my garden, but if you need to use garlic powder instead, I won't be mad.

Fresh lime juice and cilantro make this dip sing a song in Spanish. I don't know the words, but the song sounds happy.

I like the light heat that jalapeno brings to this dish. It's set off nicely with all those creamy ingredients.

HINT: Adjust the heat level by leaving or removing the seeds and white membrane on the inside of the jalapeno pepper. More seeds and more white membrane = more heat.

Topping this dip with pepper sauce took it from a B+ to A+++++! I like Crystal Brand Hot Sauce, but use what you like. If you're scared of the hot sauce, leave it on the side and let people add it if they wish.

• Corn--Fresh, Frozen or Canned
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Green Onions
• Garlic
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Lime Juice
• Jalapeno
• Cilantro
• Pepper Sauce
• Frito Scoops

Instructions

Cut the corn off the cob. I like using a bundt pan to catch the corn. Run your knife down the cob cutting the corn off the cob. Then use the back of the knife to scrape all the corn milk out. That's where the goodness really is!

Cook the corn in a saucepan on medium heat with enough water to keep it from burning. Bring the corn to a boil then turn off the heat.

If you are using canned corn, drain the liquid off completely.

Place your corn kernels in a large mixing bowl. Add shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Pour corn dip mixture into a baking dish. I used a glass 9-inch pie pan, but any pan about this size will work.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until golden browned on top and bubbly.

Carefully remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

Garnish with cilantro and/or green onions.

Drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Trust me, you desire hot sauce on this beauty.

Substitutions

This recipe is pretty flexible and forgiving. Use what you have and make it your own!

Plain Greek yogurt substitutes for sour cream with no notable differences.

Miracle Whip is NOT to be substituted for Mayonnaise in this dip. In my opinion, it is just too sweet for this one.

Use fresh or pickled jalapenos. I always keep pickled ones in the fridge for times I don't have a fresh jalapeno or just need a little bit. The pickled ones are pretty mild and most people (even my princess) can handle the "heat" they bring.

I used fresh garlic in this dip, but feel free to use garlic powder if that's what you have. Probably, a half teaspoon would be sufficient.

Green onions were used in the recipe, but there is a local restaurant that has a signature dip where they use diced red onions and it is yummy. I would use red onions if I was short on green onions.

I used extra sharp cheddar cheese, but about any shredded cheese would be great! Consider, pepper jack, Monterey Jack, mild cheddar, etc. Personally, I wouldn't use mozzarella or any of the milder cheeses, but you do you!

Equipment

Glass baking pans allow you to cook and serve all in one dish. I love the simplicity of that!

I used a 9-inch pie pan to bake mine, but any pan around this size will work.

Metal pans will work just as well.

Keep an eye on the cooking time. If you use shiny pans sometimes items bake a bit faster. It's always best to set your timer for the lowest baking time suggested. Check for desired doneness and add more time, if needed.

FAQ

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

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.