This creamy Corn Dip combines corn, onions, peppers, garlic, green onions, jalapenos, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese. It tastes delicious, both hot and cold. It is seasoned with chili powder, paprika, and ground cayenne, giving it a Mexican street corn flair. Serve it with tortilla chips or Fritos scoops.
How to make Corn Dip
Hot Corn Dip – Heat a little olive oil over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
In a large bowl, stir the cooked veggies with the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Cold Corn Dip – Heat a little olive oil over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Once thoroughly cooled, in a large bowl, combine the cooked veggies with the corn, mayo, sour cream, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and shredded cheese.
Recipe tips
- Use canned or fresh corn off the cob for this recipe. If using canned corn, drain well. I like to use fire-roasted canned corn.
- This dip is equally delicious, both hot and cold. I encourage you to split the dip and try it half cold and half hot.
- Any color bell pepper will work in this dip. Dice or chop them finely, so you get some in each bite.
- You can substitute a 4-ounce can of drained green chilies for the jalapeno. Green chilies are typically milder and sweeter than jalapenos.
- Other cheeses that work well in this recipe include Pepper Jack, Gruyere, Colby Jack, Gouda, and fontina.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- With sour cream and mayonnaise, I can not recommend freezing this dish. It will break down, and separate, and the texture would be unpleasant.
What to serve with corn dip
This dip is delicious with tortilla chips, crackers, corn chips, crostini, cucumber slices, celery sticks, and baguettes. Or serve it over tacos or nachos to give them even more flavor. Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy them hot or cold.
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Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe
Corn Dip is a creamy, easy, and tasty mayonnaise and sour cream-based dip with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and garlic. It is delicious served either hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: appetizer
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped green peppers and red peppers
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans corn (preferably fire-roasted)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 small jalapeno, minced (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- Green onions or fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)
- Fritos and tortilla chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
Hot Dip
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until soft.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the salt, black pepper, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Combine the cooked veggies with the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve with Fritos and tortilla chips
Cold Dip
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
- Once fully cooled, combine the cooked veggies with the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, jalapeno, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or crostini.
Notes
- Use canned or fresh corn off the cob for this recipe. If using canned corn, drain well. I like to use fire-roasted canned corn.
- This dip is equally delicious, both hot and cold. I encourage you to split the dip and try it half cold and half hot.
- Any color bell pepper will work in this dip. Dice or chop them finely, so you get some in each bite.
- You can substitute a 4-ounce can of drained green chilies for the jalapeno. Green chilies are typically milder and sweeter than jalapenos.
- Other cheeses that work well in this recipe include Pepper Jack, Gruyere, Colby Jack, Gouda, and fontina.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- With sour cream and mayonnaise, I can not recommend freezing this dish. It will break down, and separate, and the texture would be unpleasant.
Keywords: how to make corn dip, hot corn dip, street corn dip, Mexican street corn dip
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JP
Good! I added a block of cream cheese and omitted jalepeños. Next time I think I will add some taco seasoning for extra flavor.
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Lasonia
This creamy Corn Dip was the best. My guests loved it. I served it with Fritos scoops.
Marysa
I made a baked corn dish once that I really enjoyed, and it sounds similar to your dip. Looks very tasty and quick to make as well.
Patricia Chamberlain
This looks amazing! Corn and cheese are two of my favorite things.
★★★★★
Monidipa
The combination of cream cheese, mayo, and spices creates a flavor explosion in every bite. I can’t wait to make this again for my next party! Everyone loved it!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Monidipa! I am so glad that you liked it!
Stephanie
Excellent corn dip recipe. It looks so appetizing in a cast iron skillet – then you dip into it with some chips and your mouth says yummy!
★★★★★
Fransic verso
Great corn dip recipe with so much flavor! My friends and I love this dip. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
★★★★★
SONIA SEIVWRIGHT
There is a ton of flavor in this dip. It is so easy and quick to make. The family enjoyed it.
MELANIE E
Great corn dip. I served it with some homemade tortilla chips! I could eat it all day long. It’s nice to try something different.
★★★★★
Amber
Wow! Can’t wait to try making this for my next get together. Looks so simple and yet so yummy.
Eileen M Loya
This corn dip is always great for our family’s movie nights. My boys love it too when they watch their sports matches on TV. Thanks for the tasty recipe. We love it!
★★★★★
Debbie
I love unique appetizers to take along to parties. This corn dip sounds like the perfect choice. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
★★★★★
Sangeetha S
Wow, this corn dip recipe is delicious and perfect for any party or gathering! I love how easy it is to make and how versatile it can be with different dippers like chips, crackers, or veggies. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Sangeetha!
Grasyah
Yey for sharing this recipe! Looks so sumptuous! Perfect for the corn chips. I will try this one out soon. Just perfect for movie night sessions with the girls! 😉
Yolanda
You’re an awesome cook. You’re recipes have really opened up my cooking pallet. Can’t wait to try this. Also seems like a great dish for Super Bowl or game day.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Yolanda! That is very kind of you. I hope you enjoy the corn dip!
Bryan Carey
I love corn and know I would love this dip! I am curious to discover the differences between serving it hot or cold. And I think for me, serving it with nachos would be the way to go.
★★★★★
Stephanie
I love corn dip! I don’t think I’ve ever had it cold, though. Now I want to try it that way!
★★★★★
Brianne
This is the best dip of any kind I have ever made. EVER. I served it and tortilla chips with our tacos for Taco Tuesday. Instant classic.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Brianne! I am so glad that you liked the corn dip!
Vickie Rampelbergh
Hello Beth : I haven’t commented much lately , But this “Corn Dip – looks very interesting , going to give this a , try , very soon , YummO !!! I will send you a message when I make it , , Best Regards
Vickie
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Vickie! Enjoy!
Yaya
I’ve always been a bit hesitant to try these type of recipes as my palate is used to the original, but this actually looks like it is a nice alternative to traditional Mexican street corn. Not the same, but it may appeal to more palates.
Yeah
I love sweetcorn and this corn dip tastes great! It has a lovely flavour to it and is great with nachos.
★★★★★
Janice Mariano-Pratt
Omgee I love this dip, such a great recipe and so easy to make. Thank you very much!
Chad
I love corn but I never had corn dip! I can’t wait to make your recipe, it looks delicious. Thank you so much…
Sandra
I love how creamy this is!! It was a huge hit at my house!
★★★★★
Catalina
A corn dip is exactly what I need right now! Perfect for our movie night!
★★★★★
Krystle
Simply addicting. We make this recipe over and over again for parties.
★★★★★