This easy corn dip comes together in minutes and, thanks to one simple ingredient, will be the star of any appetizer spread or potluck!
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You will love this Corn Dip with Fritos
Want to spice up your corn dip for the next game day, potluck, or backyard barbecue? This easy dip recipe is guaranteed to shake up the appetizer game and turn a classic into a serious fan favorite!
What sets this version apart? The answer is super simple: fiesta corn. The diced bell peppers add a pop of color AND a burst of flavor for a truly irresistible scoop!
Combined with the creaminess of sour cream and cream cheese plus the kick from the pepper jack and jalapeños, this dip is downright divine. It’s creamy, flavorful, and it’s got just the right amount of heat.
And, you know I love a good dip like my creamy buffalo chicken dip, easy fruit dip, and tzatziki!
Corn Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Fiesta corn — or a southwest blend
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Pepper jack
- Cheddar
- Green chilis — canned
- Jalapeño — fresh or canned
- Red onion
- Green onions
How to Make Corn Dip
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: In a large bowl, combine the green chilies, sour cream, and softened cream cheese with a hand mixer.
STEP TWO: Using a spatula, add in the pepper jack, cheddar cheese, red onion, and jalapeño.
STEP THREE: Incorporate the fiesta corn into the dip, leaving ¼-½ a cup for additional garnish.
STEP FOUR: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
STEP FIVE: Top with green onions and reserved fiesta corn as garnish.
STEP SIX: Refrigerate for at least an hour to chill or until ready to serve.
Creamy Corn Dip Variations
- For a spicier corn dip recipe, include the jalapeño seeds.
- Add a half cup of black beans and some cilantro to creamy corn dip for extra Tex-Mex flair.
- Stir in crumbled bacon for that irresistible, smoky, savory flavor.
- Mix in a can of Rotel for a fun twist on the flavor.
- Swap in cilantro in place of the green onions for a different taste.
- For a hot corn dip, cook the dip in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes.
How to Serve this Easy Corn Dip
Round out your perfect appetizer spread with mango habanero salsa, jalapeño poppers, and crispy air fryer onion rings. Don’t forget the Fritos, tortilla chips, pretzels, veggies, and crackers for dipping!
This easy corn dip is also amazing served over nachos, tacos, or quesadillas.
Frito Corn Dip Storage
This corn dip is traditionally served cold, so it works well for leftovers! Simply scoop any extra dip into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
This dip stays fresh for up to five days, so it’s a great make-ahead option. Plus, the flavors only get better with time as the fiesta corn and other ingredients meld together!
Easy Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cans fiesta corn (or a southwest/Mexicorn blend) 15 ounces each
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 8 ounces green chilies
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- green onions to garnish
- Frito chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green chilies, sour cream, and softened cream cheese using a hand mixer.
- Using a spatula, add in the pepper jack, cheddar cheese, red onion, and jalapeno. If a spicier taste is desired, leave the jalapeno seeds. If a mild taste is desired, remove them.
- Incorporate the fiesta corn into the dip, leaving ¼-½ a cup for additional garnish for color. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Top with green onions as an additional garnish.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to chill or until ready to serve.
