Cream Cheese Corn Dip

5 from 36 votes

Warm, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, this cream cheese corn dip is the perfect baked appetizer for parties, game day, or any casual get-together.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Tex Mex

Keyword: cream cheese dip, corn dip, hot dip, party dip, cream cheese corn dip

Servings:

Calories: 283kcal

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray, then set it aside.
To a large bowl, add corn, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, jalapenos, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Using a large spoon or mixing spatula, stir well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to prepared casserole dish, then use the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese over the top.
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven, for 25-30 minutes, until the edges bubble and just start to brown.
Remove from oven and garnish corn dip with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings, like sliced green onions, jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, avocado crema, and/or chopped cilantro.

Wear gloves when you’re handling jalapenos.
Protect your skin, sinuses, and eyes from the jalapeno oils by wearing food-grade gloves, and wash your hands well afterward. The last thing you need is to forget for just a moment, and then rub your eyes without thinking. Ouch!

Ingredient Notes:

Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Pepper Jack cheese for Colby Jack cheese.
For less spicy heat, use a milder chile, like Poblano or Anaheim.
Frozen corn may be used, but must be thawed and patted dry with paper toweling to remove excess moisture.

Recipe Variations:

- Mexican-inspired: Add a handful of black beans and diced tomatoes.
- Lighter option: Use fat-free or reduced-fat dairy products. Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. It's lower in fat, higher in protein, and just as creamy as sour cream. Add diced vegetables, like onions or bell peppers, to bulk up the dip without adding calories

Storing Instructions:

Store any leftover cream cheese corn dip in the fridge - keep it covered and enjoy it within 4 days or so.
To reheat, place the whole dish back in the oven at 350°F. Or, if you’re reheating individual portions, simply microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring in between.

Make Ahead Instructions:

Baking ahead is a breeze! Throw it all together a couple of days before and slide it into the fridge. Then pop it into the oven 45 minutes before you have to leave and your party dip is good to go!