This corn dip is loaded with chilies, tomatoes, and—of course— corn all mixed in a creamy, cheesy ranch-flavored sauce. Corn dip whips up in no time and is one of the best party foods or game day appetizers out there is.
Corn Dip
This Easy Creamy Corn Dip is one of my favorite dips ever, mainly because it is so easy to throw together. You can literally throw it together and serve in 5 minutes. However, I will say this recipe tastes even better if you make it ahead of time and stick it in the fridge covered. The corn dip flavors will combine and taste absolutely amazing!
The corn dip is cool, creamy, and full of flavor. It is perfect year-round. This corn dip tastes just as good for game day in the fall, as it does as a side dish at a summer BBQ.
My sister-in-law, Linsey, gave me this recipe. She made it a few years ago for a family gathering and everyone devoured it. She has made it for us several times since and I kept forgetting to get the recipe from her. Finally, I broke down and begged her for the recipe and she was kind enough to share.
What Kind of Corn Should I Use?
The official recipe card calls for canned Mexicorn. If you have no idea what that is, it’s canned corn that also has bits of red and green bell peppers in it. However, you can also use canned corn or even frozen corn.
The corn dip definitely tastes best if it has those red and green bell pepper pieces in them. You can often find frozen corn with that combination, but if not either omit the peppers or buy a few and chop them in. You don’t need a full pepper of each variety, about 1/4th a pepper is the right amount.
What Do I Serve This Corn Dip With?
This corn dip is versatile and goes well with almost any savory item that can be dipped. A few of our favorites include tortilla chips, potato chips, crackers, baby carrots, celery, or any other raw veggie you have on hand.
Skinny Corn Dip
If you want to make it a “skinny dip” (haha no pun intended), feel free to cut out the mayonnaise completely and use 2 cups of Greek yogurt (you will hardly be able to tell the difference).
I will say that regular or low-fat Greek yogurt works better in this recipe than fat-free Greek yogurt. The fat-free version is a bit runnier and doesn’t hold the corn dip texture quite as well.
Other Party Dips to Try
We are definitely dip fans in our home! We have so many great dip recipes that are the perfect appetizer for barbecues, parties, or having friends over for a movie or game! Here are some of our favorites:
- Chili Cheese Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Easy Spinach Dip
- Warm Bacon Cheese Dip
- Easy Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- 5-Minute Dill Pickle Dip
- Artichoke Cheese Fondue
- Jalapeño Greek Yogurt Dip
How to Make Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 30 oz Mexi-corn (2 cans), drained
- 20 oz Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies (2 cans) drained
- 1 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
- 1/2 c. Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 oz Ranch dressing mix (dry mix)
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and stir gently in a large bowl until combined. Reserve a little bit of cheese and green onions for garnish.
- Refrigerate dip until ready to serve.
- Garnish with reserved cheddar cheese and green onions before serving.
- Serve with corn tortilla chips.
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Traci says
Could you use fresh (cooked or grilled) or frozen corn?
Emily says
Yes, you would be fine to use either.
Traci says
Looks awesome! !
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Such a delicious dip! And quick to make:)
Susan says
I would love to try this using all Greek yogurt. Do you think the non-fat kind would work okay? That’s the only kind I buy.
Thanks.
Erica says
You can definitely do all Greek yogurt. I, personally, am not a fan of the non-fat Greek yogurt (too runny and lacks taste to me) but you can try it!
susie mccormick says
Can u use something different than yogurt
Erica says
You can use all mayo or you can do part mayo part sour cream 🙂
Josée says
What is Rotel and what can I use instead in Canada if we don’t have it
Thanks
Echo says
Rotel is a brand name. It is canned, diced, tomatoes with chopped onion, green chilis, and other seasonings. It isn’t as watery as most canned tomatoes. You can use 2 10 ounce cans of seasoned diced tomatoes instead of Rotel, just make sure you drain them well. Thanks for asking!
cheri myron says
Is there an alternative to ranch dressing mix since that has MSG?
Erica says
You can use the dry ingredients in this recipe: /buttermilk-ranch-dressing-recipe.html
Hope that helps!
Sam says
What is mexicorn?
Erica says
It is corn with peppers in it. It is just a flavored corn but it is hard to find sometimes.
Natalie says
Can you make ahead…like the nigh before?
Erica says
Definitely!
Valerie says
We call this Cowboy Caviar and it is really great with cooked chunked chicken or crispy bacon. Love this !!!
Emily says
Yum, I will have to try that!
Laura says
How many servings is this?
Erica says
It should serve 6-8 as a side dish dip
Julie says
Have you ever tried this warm?
Erica says
We haven’t but I bet it would be tasty!
JACQUIE PREY says
Took it to a neighborhood bbq. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipie not a lot of leftovers, had to make more the next day
Erica Walker says
So glad to hear it was a hit at your BBQ! Thanks for the 5-stars!
Kat says
Great recipe! I remembered a block party about a half an hour before it started so I looked up quick recipes and I had almost everything for this one. I whipped it up very quickly and got multiple compliments on it. I added fresh chopped cilantro and poblano since I had it and used sour cream instead of yogurt since it’s what I had. I’ll bet it tastes much more flavorful after it sits in the refrigerator overnight so I’m excited to taste it tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!
Favorite Family Recipes says
That’s awesome! I’m so glad this worked for you!