Baked until bubbly, this Hot Corn Dip is Can’t-Stop-Eating-It addictive!
Loaded with terrific flavours and colour, this Corn Dip is made with corn, peppers, garlic, onion, jalapeño, green onions, cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. And my little secret for the best Hot Corn Dip you’ll ever have is to sauté the corn until golden – it makes the flavour extra amazing!!
HOT CORN DIP – IN HOT DEMAND!
This hot corn dip may well be the highest and best use of corn. It was certainly the first dip to go at a gathering I took this to. I made a double batch and thought there was no chance that it would all go (ok ok, I was secretly hoping) but the dish was scraped clean.
I think my friends were subconsciously watching out for me and my bottom. 😂
PERFECT PARTY FOOD
I like making this Hot Corn Dip because it’s a little different to the usual suspects. Nobody ever turned me down when I showed up with a Bacon Dip or everybody’s favourite Spinach Artichoke Dip, and I often get requests for this old school 2 minute French Onion Dip made with packet French Onion Soup Mix (it’s the only way it can be done!).
Corn Dip isn’t at the forefront of people’s minds so it’s something a little different, and no one can resist it.
Well, let’s be real. Golden corn, cream cheese, more cheese. It’s pretty hard to go wrong!
HOW DO YOU MAKE HOT CORN DIP?
Hot Corn Dip can be made with canned, frozen or fresh corn. If you want to make it extra special, make the effort to use fresh corn because it browns better when sautéed.
And that, my friends, is the secret that makes this the best Corn Dip you’ll ever have!! I mean, even steamed corn is delicious. But when you sauté it until golden, that’s corn in another stratosphere. Something magical happens. It intensifies the corn flavour, the sugar caramelises.
So imagine all that amazingness mixed into a creamy, bubbly, cheese Corn Dip!!!
In addition to the corn, we’ve got all sorts of other flavourings in this. Red and green capsicum / peppers, garlic and onion which is sautéed in butter. Canned green chillies (I love the smokiness it adds!), jalapeño for a subtle kick (totally optional), and green onion for some freshness.
For the creaminess, I like to use a combination of cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. I find that this combination provides the best texture (dippable without chips breaking but not too loose) and flavour (thanks to the mayo!).
HOW TO CUT CORN KERNELS OFF COB
Here’s a quick tip to stop the corn kernels flying everywhere when you cut it off the cob: either use a bundt pan or a ramekin in a bowl, stand the corn on it then cut the kernels off. The kernels will fall into the bowl our bundt pan.
I contemplated adding bacon into this.
But you know what? It doesn’t need it. The corn really carries it, and you’ve got all sorts of other flavours happening in this dip too.
Bacon would add even more flavour but it will also mean you will taste less of what’s already in this and might possibly even overpower it. And it would be such a shame to overpower the gorgeous corn flavour.
Whether you make this with fresh, frozen or canned corn, this Hot Corn Dip is still going to be an absolute ripper! Serve it with corn chips, crackers or even vegetable sticks! – Nagi x
More dip recipes
- Guacamole (done right!) or Avocado Hummus Dip
- Hummus
- French Onion Dip (from scratch) OR Retro Soup Mix 2 Minute French Onion Dip
- Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Cheese and Bacon Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Mexican Queso Dip
- Smoked Salmon Dip (flavour you can’t buy in tubs!)
- See all Dip Recipes
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Hot Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob (large, or 5 smaller), or 500g / 1 lb frozen corn
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp / 30 g butter
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 large red capcsicum / bell pepper , diced
- 1 large green capsicum / bell pepper , diced
- 1 red onion , finely chopped
- 250 g / 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese or other cheese of choice (Note 1)
- 1 jalapeno , finely chopped
- 250 g / 8 oz cream cheese , softened
- 3/4 cup / 170g sour cream
- 3/4 cup / 175g mayonnaise
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 115g / 4 oz can green chillies, chopped (Note 2)
- 3 shallots / scallions , finely sliced
Garnishes, optional:
- Coriander / cilantro , chopped
- Green chillies or jalapeño , sliced
- Sautéed corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160C/320F.
- Cut the corn off the cob. Tip: Use bundt pan or ramekin. in large bowl, see video. If using frozen corn, no need to thaw.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter then add 2 tsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Add half the corn and half the garlic. Cook, stirring (or tossing!) for 3 minutes or until corn is golden (golden = better flavour). Transfer corn to bowl, repeat with remaining corn.
- If the skillet looks dry, add a touch of oil. Add both capsicums and onion, cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add to bowl with corn.
- Add half the cheese into the bowl, then all the remaining ingredients. Mix, transfer to baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly on top.
- Top with garnishes if desired. Serve hot with corn chips!
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LIFE OF DOZER
You can’t imagine the stench coming off him.
Dozer needs deodorant…. 😈
Yum, this looks so tasty. Dozer looks like too much of an angel to have any stink about him. Surely he smells like lemons and limes 😀
Angel he may look like but a stinker he most definitely is. 😷
I stumbledon your blog and just wanted to say love it!. The first post i saw was a recipe noted as ,no mess. You mentioned not liking to do dishes and I wanted to high-five you. I enjoy reading you stories and the recipes look delicious. I will definitely be a “frequent flier” on you blog. 🙂 – a new fan from the states
I’m so glad you are enjoying my blog Amy! Thanks for taking the time to message me! N xx
Nagi, I can understand your screams of terror when you come across lizards, snakes, huge spiders etc. Thank goodness we don’t have those things here in NZ.
My family will certainly agree that I am like that when it comes to various big insects such as Wetas and more so Huhu
Beetles, especially when they are flying. I found a Huhu Beetle inside when I was on my own once. It became deceased after I had emptied a can of Fly spray on him and turned it from being brown in colour to a dense white. Mission achieved. Crickets don’t worry even when they take flight. Perhaps they look nicer.
I hope your throat repairs itself soon. Have a good day.
Jean B
Jean – so…. the reason I’m doing so much hiking at the moment is to train for a 3 day walk in March in NZ!!! The Hollyford Track. I can’t wait! And YES I researched to see the critter spotting risk and was delighted to read that there’s NONE!!!!
To the person who commented about rating only after making the recipe, I’m with you. I think it’s a more accurate judgement of any recipe. However, Nagi hasn’t failed me. I made this tonight for Super Bowl and it’s delicious. The only I will make next time is adding some salt. I did not use fresh jalapeño as my little girl was eating it, too but the heat is definitely necessary. Finally, this recipe made too much for my family of three that I froze some (pre-baked) in oven-safe glass containers. I’m sure it will taste just fine. Thank you Nagi! P.S. made this along with your oven baked crispy wings 🙂
Hi Vikz! I understand your view on this, I grapple with the issue myself and feel the same when I see recipes on other sites! I’m so glad you enjoyed this Vikz! N xx
Made this today for the Super Bowl. This was ah-mazing! I had all the ingredients on hand. Really easy to prepare. It was so good, no leftovers! Thanks for the wonderful dip. We used chips as well as veggies to dip with. Definitely a keeper! Ruined my streak for eating healthy, lol. Well it is the Super Bowl! 😉
I hear you Patricia. Dips are my weakness!! 😭
This dip looks and sounds delicious! I am not a big fan of bell peppers, so I would probably use 2 onions. I don’t know if you have this in Australia, but in the US there is a versatile canned product called Ro-Tel, which is chopped tomatoes combined with chopped green chilies. (That is a brand name, it is also available by other manufacturers.) It comes in a mild and spicy version. I wonder if this might be a good addition to the dip, or do you think the tomatoes would overpower the corn? Thankful for all the great recipes, and Go Eagles in the Super Bowl!!
We don’t have Ro-Tel in Australia but I brought plenty back with me! I love it :0 YES it will be fantastic in this! N x
Nagi, OMG, OMG, WHATS WRONG WITH YOU.? Never evere have I heard of going for walk and screaming mad. No way will I walk with you. Love dip and Love, Love Dozer and DO NOT LIKE THIS WEEK. Hope you have week full of SPIDERS.!!
I’m a sissy!!!!
I was very pleased to see that this dip is bookmarked this week on my other favourite blogger’s post! She is the Brown-Eyed Baker and has some amazing recipes. Good work Nagi! BEB also has a golden retriever😉.
Nagi dear, dips aren’t always the prettiest of foods but you’ve managed to make this look incredibly appetizing. Bravo!!!
Forgive me for snort laughing at your post. I’m absolutely THAT GIRL too…
Forget a spoon for this dip, I need a diving board. Seriously amazing…hopping over to check out the rest!
OK, since I had ‘met’ all the other critters whom you have mentioned and share your dislike of most of them (we have so many blue-tongued lizards here I do tap flower beds with a stick ere my fingers reach in 🙂 !) – but did not know water dragons Mr Google and I have had a talk already and I don’t think I would have relished the experience either . . . . methinks it would have been a case of ‘about turn’ early in the piece !!! They are pretty big to boot and can scratch badly . . . . well, next time you’ll know!! I am not basically a corn lover but do like the recipe bar the mayo which does not exist in this house but can be substituted . . . so it surely will be trialled . . .
Aaawwww. Doesn’t he have such a sweet face? Just want to give him a hug.
I hear your pain re the walk. I hate rustling noises when I’m walking. A possum jumped onto my husbands chest one night when he was trying to shoo it away as our goldie Harry wouldn’t stop barking at it. That was funny.
Re the canned chillies, here in Adelaide we have a great Mexican supply place called Chili mojo and they have an amazing array of chilies, sauces etc. they have an online service if that’s of help to you?
Will be trying this recipe for sure. Thanks!
G’day from Harry and I.
I make a very similar dip, without sautéing the corn. It’s one of the few recipes I’ve made over and over, because it’s so addicting and delicious! Yours looks fabulous. Great post.
There is something very distinct and unforgettable about the pungent aroma of stinky dog! 🙂 Especially wet stinky dog, but often dry stinky dog is just as bad. I imagine they might not be too impressed with how humans smell, and their sense of smell is far more powerful than we humans have, so we can be grateful for that deficiency, at least!
Yay Super Bowl weekend! Go Pats!
My backyard has lots of critters including regular little ‘possums, foxes, fishers, eastern coyotes, raccoons, skunks, bobcats, deer, turkeys, snakes, and I’ve had as many as 4 black bears on my patio, and 2 at the 2 sets of glass atrium doors on my deck, which can be a bit unnerving, but a honking big spider is a thing of true nightmares for me! I have all kinds of plug-in gadgets to keep the wolf spiders from migrating indoors–hate those things! I had NO idea ‘possums would attack dogs or other creatures, either! OMG!!! The teeth on the little ones are downright scary enough! Was Dozer badly injured?
That dip looks fantastic!
This looks great and I’m going to try it. But may I ask that people don’t rate it with stars based upon looks alone? It would be great to have real reviews from people who have actually made it and can rate it on that basis. If I were to rate this without trying it, of course I’d give it 5 stars. Also, if I didn’t swoon at the looks of it (and hadn’t tried it) and gave it 1 star based upon that, that wouldn’t be good. Neither is fair or useful, in my opinion.
Awwwwwww!! Poor, Nagi! I hope your throat feels better soon. Tea and honey — or my method — a bottle of wine. I don’t care if I have a sore throat. 😃 Now this recipe — WOW!! my favorite colors – yellow and green. And it sounds out of this world!! BTW, didn’t Dozer protect you from all the critters?? Have a great weekend. 🤗
On the Chiles (canned), I make them myself. if I want mild, I grow the Anaheim Chile and spicy, the Jalapeno, and extra delicious, the Habanero. Once I get the peppers, I roast them on the bbq and then use them. (you could easily can them). I do not need to because I live in Southern CA but I find these peppers far superior to the canned products and I can adjust the heat. So for this dip, I would likely use one Habanero (they have a wonderful smoky flavor naturally which is enhanced when you char them) and if I needed more pepper flavor, one Anaheim (which is about 2 cans of pepper).
Do you need seeds?
This looks DEEEEEELICIOUS! Does it reheat well? I would love to take it to work, and we only have a microwave.
If you use cheddar it does not reheat very well since it separates into oil and milk curds when you heat it up. A different idea would be to use a crock pot and set it on low. Stir it occasionally to keep from getting hot spots.
That dip looks amazing – must try it. I have never visited Australia on the basis of the spiders. Particularly the horror pictures I have seen of hunter spiders. I don’t care if they allegedly barely move – the fact that they exist is enough for me to not get off a plane anywhere near Australia. I went to New Zealand instead where I didn’t see any lizards, only one big spider (which I mashed with a vacuum cleaner), no snakes and lots of cute birds. Thankfully Ireland is similarly OK on the creature-front, and vacuum cleaners are good friends.
happy weekend 🙂
Lisa
Oh Lisa, many people live in Australia and do not see a poisonous spider from birth to death! As a tourist you would probably not be camping in the bush and I can assure you that just as kangaroos are not seen on our city streets, so spiders do not climb around hotel room walls 🙂 ! The hunter spider or huntsman is the friendliest critter in the world: quite shy, does not live near people and its bite is NOT at all venomous!! I live in the country: I have two redbacks living around one of my taps quite peacefully to get water and a funnelweb has decided to reside on one of my windows . . . I know they are there. . .they don’t bother me and I don’t bother them!! Probably have fewer bugs as a result . . . now come on: how many deaths from such critters have you read of in our country . . . ?
oh I am sure there have been few if none! And i shared a hostel room once with a girl from Sydney who had a pet hunstsman in her garden called Fluffy. But sadly am majorly arachnophobic though. Even have jumping moments at home here where we don’t have anything too major – not even cockroaches. Think I need to toughen up a bit!!!!