If you like chips and queso, you’re going to love this hot corn dip. It’s like queso’s older hotter cousin. It’s got all that creamy cheesy goodness, plus a little sweetness from the corn, plenty of color from the peppers, and a little kick of spicy heat. And a little bowl of cool salsa on the side offers the perfect complimentary flavors and textures. THIS will be a staple at every party that I hope the future holds.
What’s in Hot Corn Dip?
To make this dip, I started with my recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip and simply swapped out the spinach and artichoke for corn and peppers, keeping that creamy-cheesy base. I then added a few more southwest flavors, like green onion, cumin, pepper jack cheese, and hot sauce to really solidify the flavor profile. The result? A super creamy, cheesy, slightly spicy dip that you won’t be able to stop dunking chips into.
Make it Extra
I always like to present a sort of “base layer” recipe to which you can add if your budget allows. If you want to go above and beyond with your hot corn dip, consider using a fire roasted corn for a more smoky flavor (I’ve seen fire roasted frozen corn at Trader Joes). You can also try stirring in some crumbled bacon, topping with some pico de gallo, or fresh cilantro.
Can I Use Fresh Corn?
This delicious dip is a natural choice during the summer months when fresh corn is cheap, sweet, and in abundance. To use fresh corn in this recipe you’ll want to roast, grill, or boil your corn before adding it to the mix. You’ll need about 3 cups of cooked corn kernels.
Hot Corn Dip
Servings 6 about ½ cup eachIngredients
- 1 red bell pepper ($1.50)
- 1 jalapeño ($0.10)
- 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
- 3 green onions ($0.19)
- 2 Tbsp butter ($0.28)
- 12 oz. frozen corn ($0.75)
- 4 oz. cream cheese ($0.35)
- 1/4 cup sour cream ($0.11)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise ($0.20)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin ($0.05)
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce ($0.08)
- 4 oz. pepper jack cheese, shredded (1 cup) ($1.15)
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan ($0.22)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the seeds and stems from the red bell pepper and jalapeño, then finely dice both. Mince the garlic and slice the green onion.
- Add the butter to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add the red bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté over medium for a few minutes, or just until the red bell pepper begins to soften.
- Add the frozen corn and continue to sauté until the corn has heated through.
- Cut the cream cheese into chunks, then add it to the skillet along with the sour cream and mayonnaise. Stir and heat the mixture until everything is melted together and smooth.
- Finally, add the sliced green onions, cumin, hot sauce, half of the shredded pepper jack (½ cup) , and Parmesan. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Spread the corn dip into a 2 quart casserole dish, then top with the remaining pepper jack. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake the corn dip for about 20 minutes in the preheated 375ºF oven, or until the cheese on top is melted and the dip is bubbling around the edges. Serve hot.
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How to Make Hot Corn Dip – Step by Step Photos
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the seeds and stems from one red bell pepper and jalapeño, then finely dice them. Mince two cloves of garlic and slice 3 green onions. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the red bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté the peppers and garlic over medium heat for a few minutes, or just until the red bell pepper begins to soften.
Add a 12 oz. bag of frozen corn to the skillet and continue to sauté until the corn is heated through.
Cut 4 oz. cream cheese into chunks, then add it to the skillet along with ¼ cup sour cream and 2 Tbsp mayonnaise. Stir them into the vegetables until they are melted, smooth, and creamy.
Next, add sliced green onion, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp hot sauce, ½ cup shredded pepper jack, and 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan. Stir until everything is combined and melted together.
Transfer the hot corn dip into a 2-quart baking dish and top with the remaining ½ cup shredded pepper jack.
Bake the hot corn dip in the preheated 375ºF oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and the dip is bubbling around the edges.
Serve hot while the cheese is ooey-gooey and delicious!
Really good! Just not soupy enough for me to be a dip.
I would definitely season differently next time. Found it to be bland
It’s TOO HOT in my opinion! Just goes to show that everyone has different tastes.
Un vrai délice!