Cheesy Corn Dip

This easy Cheesy Corn Dip recipe is a creamy, flavorful appetizer made with corn, tomatoes, green onions, and cheese—perfect for parties, potlucks, or quick snacking.

This is a delicious party dip that’s typically made with corn, sour cream, and a variety of other ingredients like peppers, spices, and cheese. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping chips or veggies.

Set it out on the appetizer table and watch it disappear before your eyes – you may want to double up on your batch of this easy corn dip! You will find some corn dips that are heated, but not this one! Just mix and serve, no time spent waiting on the oven.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This appetizer is so easy to make.
• You can easily customize the corn dip recipe.
• Its creamy, flavorful goodness is always a hit.

Ingredients for Corn Dip

• Rotel – Diced tomatoes and green chilies give this dip flavor.
• Corn and diced peppers – Often called Mexicorn, a blend of corn and chopped red and green bell peppers. You can also use southwestern or fiesta corn. If none of these are available to you, make a mix of canned or frozen corn (thawed) with diced bell peppers.
• Green onions – For color and taste.
• Sour cream – We recommend full fat sour cream or it may become watery.
• Mayonnaise – Forms the base of the dip.
• Mexican cheese – You could also use a mild or sharp shredded cheddar cheese, or Colby Jack.
• Tortilla chips – Use your favorite type, we love a thick cut tortilla chip so it can scoop this hearty dip without breaking.

Corn Dip Variations

• Some popular additions include diced jalapeños for a spicy kick, diced tomatoes for freshness, or bacon bits for extra flavor. Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro sprinkled on top looks great and boosts flavor, too.
• You can also switch up the type of cheese used, or even add in some black beans for added protein. The possibilities are endless!
• Increase the nutritional value of cheesy corn dip by adding more veggies, like diced bell peppers or red onions.

How to Make Corn Dip

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld together.
2. Serve cheese corn dip with tortilla chips and all of your other favorite dippers.

What Should I Dip in Corn Dip?

• Sliced cucumbers
• Bagel chips
• Mini bell peppers
• Potato chips
• Jicama planks
• Wheat Thins
• Parmesan cheese crisps
• Ritz crackers
• Pretzel Things

Storage

Fridge: This dip will typically stay fresh for about 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container. After that, the dip may begin to lose its texture and flavor.

Freezer: We do not recommend freezing this dip. The texture will not be the same after it is frozen.

Can Corn Dip be made ahead of time?

Yes, this dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. Just make sure to give it a good stir before serving, as the ingredients may separate a bit as it sits.

How Long Can You Leave this Dip out at a party?

A cold dip should only remain out at room temperature for two hours. This is called the “danger zone”, which is room temperature.

If you are serving this and it will be sitting out for a period of time we recommend taking a larger bowl and putting ice in it then setting the bowl of dip on top of the ice to keep it cold.

How To Serve Cheesy Corn Dip

Set out this cheesy corn dip with a spread of your favorite dippable foods like chips, crackers and veggies.

Be a little adventurous and whip this up for your next taco Tuesday as a new taco filler!

Don’t forget to check out the More than 50 Small Bite Party Appetizer Round-Up for more appetizers for all your party needs too.

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