Mexican Corn Dip Recipe

Name: Easy Mexican Corn Dip Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Sour Cream; 1 Cup Mayonnaise; 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 5-6 Green Onions (chopped); 1 Jalapeno Pepper (minced (optional)); 1 4 oz. can Roasted Green Chillies (chopped); 2 12 oz. can Mexi-Corn (drained); 3/4 Teaspoon cumin; 3/4 Garlic Powder; 3/4 creole seasoning

Updated: Apr 9, 2025 to include new step-by-step photos, clarified instructions, and/or improved tips for best results.· by Sarah Mock· 2 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

Mexican corn dip has all the flavors of Mexican street corn, is a family favorite and usually disappears faster than it should. It's perfect for picnics, game day, and potlucks. This easy appetizer features Mexicorn, roasted green chilies as well as shredded cheese.

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Easy Mexican Corn Dip in a red rimmed bowl with chips

I serve my Mexican corn dip with Fritos but any scoop-able chip will work. If you like a dip appetizer or snack, you will want to make pizza dip on the grill! If you want to dip more chips scoop up my favorite black bean salsa recipe.

This dip is great for not only football games and potlucks but for munching on while watching Netflix.

Mexicorn Dip Ingredients

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How to make Mexican Corn dip

Easy Mexican Corn Dip Recipe ingredients in a bowl

Open and drain the Mexi-corn.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. The jalapeno pepper is completely optional, but I highly recommend it.

Tips for making savory Mexican corn dip:

The Mexi-corn is found next to the regular canned corn in the canned vegetable aisle.
Don't forget to drain the water off of the Mexi-corn. The dip will be too 'loose' if you don't drain the water off of the corn.
Refrigerate the dip for at least an hour. Overnight is best but it is rare I can wait that long.

What chips are best with Mexican Corn dip?

mexican corn dip in a bowl surrounded by frito corn chips

I am a huge fan of the Fritos Scoops! The shape is perfect and the corn crunch is the perfect complement to this dip. Also...get the party size bag....you will need it. But if you can't find Fritos Scoops! go for a cup-shaped corn chip. I have done traditional tortilla chips and while they taste good, and will work in a pinch, a corn chip is NEEDED for this recipe.

Truth be told, I don't normally garnish this yummy fiesta corn dip with shredded cheese and extra sliced green onions BUT for the sake of pretty pictures, I did just this once.

Can this dip be made in advance?

When you are prepping for a party or a family event it is always nice to do as much work ahead of time so you can enjoy your guests. Making appetizers, including dips in advance is always a good idea.

It's a great idea to prep this dip in advance to help save you time. I make this dip the night before storing in the refrigerator in a closed container and then giving it a quick stir before placing it in my favorite serving bowl.

Garnish with extra shredded cheese and sliced green onions if you want.

How long can this dip sit out?

Safe food handling practices are always imperative. Keeping foods chilled is always recommended but there are occasions that room temperature serving is needed.

Dairy based food, such as this dip, can be room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours in its lifetime. If it takes you 10 minutes to make this dip, and the ingredients are room temperature, you now have 3 hours 50 minutes this dip can sit out at room temperature before it can be thrown out.

If your dip is out at room temperature for more than the recommended time, placing it back in the refrigerator to chill down will not extend the time it can be out in the open. Time does not start over if you rechill the food.

Is a spicy Mexican corn dip delicious?

Yes, a spicy Mexican corn dip made with Mexican-style corn, hot sauce, red and green peppers, and cayenne pepper can be incredibly delicious.

What can I do with leftover Mexicorn dip?

You can transform your leftover Mexicorn dip into a delightful new dish by incorporating sweet corn, mayo, and bacon. Try looking for a recipe that complements these ingredients.

How can I make a creamy corn dip using this recipe?

For a creamy corn dip that's easy to make, try this appetizer recipe for a perfect creamy texture.

Begin by combining corn kernels with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Season with your favorite herbs and spices, then mix thoroughly to make the dip.

This creamy dip is perfect for serving with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies.

published Feb 14, 2018

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