This Mexican Style Corn Dip Recipe is the perfect balance of flavors, colors, and textures for dipping chips into.
Made with diced tomatoes and green chilies, this dip is creamy, cheesy, slightly sweet, and full of the bold flavors you would expect from delicious Mexican influenced food.
What you will read about in this recipe.
What is Mexican Corn Dip?
Sometimes referred to as 'Rotel Corn Dip', Mexican corn dip features Sweet and juicy corn kernels creamed together in a cheesy base and accented with diced tomatoes, chilis, and seasonings.
While the corn dip genre may vary in ingredients, I like how easy they are to make and how tasty they are to eat.
Did you try my recipe for Easy Layered Taco Dip ?
That taco dip is a simple and flavorful dip made with refried beans in a cheesy base with tomatoes and seasonings. Both this recipe for corn dip and that taco dip recipe would go great when served together with your favorite tortilla or corn chip.
The easiest way to make this recipe is to use canned diced tomatoes and green chilies (such as Rotel). You can find a selection of canned diced tomatoes and green chilies here.
Why we love this recipe for easy corn dip.
This dip recipe really is a crowd-pleaser. People like that this dip combines the zesty flavors of diced tomatoes and green chilies with the sweetness of corn, all blended into a creamy and cheesy dip.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- The addition of cream cheese gives it a rich and satisfying texture, making it perfect for potlucks, backyard gatherings, or game day get-togethers .
- It takes about ten minutes to make this dip.
- When served with crunchy tortilla chips, this is a delightful appetizer that will disappears in no time!
- This dip is made with simple ingredients.
- Personalizing this dip is as easy as adding a few drops of hot sauce or stirring in some bacon bits.
- Leftover dip goes great over baked potatoes or in tacos the next day.
Ingredients needed to make easy homemade corn dip.
- Diced tomatoes with green chilis. Drain as much of the water out of the can as possible.
- Corn. Use canned sweet corn kernels.
- Cream Cheese. Use full fat cream cheese for better structure. The cream cheese should be softened to room temperature.
- Cheddar Cheese. Your cheese should be shredded. I like sharp cheddar for this recipe.
- Mayonnaise. This help to thin out the dip to make it easier to pick up with a chip.
- Seasonings. I like Mexican seasoning, taco seasoning, or even everything bagel seasonings.
- Green Onions. These are optional, but should be diced if you are using them.
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Tips for making the best Mexican Corn Dip.
The secret to making a good corn dip for dipping is to make sure that you have drained the tomatoes and corn well before adding them to the bowl. The water that these ingredients are packed in can affect the structure and enjoyment of your dip.
More helpful tips for you.
- For a more heated up dip, use a spicier or hotter can of tomatoes and add a chopped jalapeno pepper.
- While my dip was made with cheddar cheese, you can use the cheese of your choice. A colby jack blend could also work in this recipe.
- To thin out your dip a bit, stir in a tablespoon or so of ranch dressing.
- Plain Greek or regular yogurt can also be used instead of the mayonnaise.
- For a warm dip, simply place this in a slow cooker.
- Add additional food such as peas, sauteed onions, or cooked taco meat for even more flavors.
How to Make Mexican Style Corn Dip .
Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Yield: About 8 servings.
- Start by creaming together the cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
- Add the drained tomatoes with green chilis and drained corn kernels to the bowl and mix to combine.
- Feel free to stir in any optional ingredients at this time or additional seasonings to taste.
- Garnish your corn dip with additional cheese and chopped green onions as desired .
- You can serve this fresh or refrigerate your dip for at least a half hour for the flavors to meld together.
Expert Tip 👉 Sprinkle a bit of hot sauce, bacon bits, or hot peppers that have been diced over the dip before serving.
How to store Rotel Style Corn Dip
Leftover dip should be covered or stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, this dip should stay fresh for about three days.
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Mexican Style Corn Dip Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 oz Tomatoes - diced tomatoes with green chilis (canned).
- 15 oz Corn - drained can.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese -softened
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese - grated or shredded
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Seasonings - Taco or Mexican
- 2 tbsp Green Onions - chopped or diced.
Instructions
- Start by creaming together the cream cheese, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
- Add the drained tomatoes with green chilis and drained corn kernels to the bowl and mix to combine.Feel free to stir in any optional ingredients at this time or additional seasonings to taste.
- Garnish your corn dip with additional cheese and chopped green onions as desired .
- You can serve this fresh or refrigerate your dip for at least a half hour for the flavors to meld together.
Recipe Notes
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Mexican Style Corn Dip Recipe, a quick and delicious creamy appetizer idea made with diced tomatoes and green chilies.
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