Home » Blog » Course » Crack Corn DipCrack Corn Dip Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Jan 11, 2023 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Creamy and flavorful dip chock full of cheesy corn, that tastes amazing with tortilla chips. Jump to Recipe Crack corn dip is creamy, cheesy and packed with golden corn. You only need half an hour and a handful of ingredients to make this perfect appetizer. Cowboy crack dip can also be served as a delicious snack on game day, at summer cookouts or your next party. It is easy to make and can be cooked in the oven or slow cooker. You can even prepare it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake. This is the best recipe for crowd-pleasing crack corn dip and it will surely be a huge hit at your next party! Table of Contents What is Crack Corn Dip? Why You’ll Love This Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsMake AheadSlow Cooker Corn DipStef says…. Recipe Tips More Dip RecipesAndrea says….More Party Food RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsCrack Corn Dip Recipe What is Crack Corn Dip? Delicious super bowl crack corn dip is served warm and made from frozen corn, green chilies, sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheese and spices. It tastes great with tortilla chips, tostadas, crackers or pita chips. Even tough this creamy dip only takes 20 minutes in the oven, it can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Hot cheesy corn dip is also often called cowboy corn dip, Mexican corn dip or fiesta corn dip. Why You’ll Love This Notable: creamy hot dip packed with corn and melty cheese, that tastes heavenly on a salty chip Main Ingredients: frozen corn, green chilies, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, black pepper and garlic salt Cooking Method: oven baked Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 20 minutes cook time Pairs well with: plain tortilla chips, tostadas, flavored corn chips, pita chips, crackers Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, vegetarian Special Equipment Needed: large bowl, cooking spoon or spatula, 8×8-inch baking dish, pie pan Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this crack corn dip recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this corn dip recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Corn Crack Dip Ingredients 3 cups frozen corn (thawed and drained) 4 oz can diced green chilies 1 cup sour cream 8 oz cream cheese (softened) 8 oz shredded cheese such as sharp cheddar and/or Pepper Jack cheese (2 cups) ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic salt Optional Garnish sliced jalapeños, freshly chopped cilantro, diced green peppers or red peppers, sliced green onions Variations and Substitutions Corn: We use regular frozen corn, but you can substitute white corn, fresh corn or sweet corn for a hint of sweetness. Bacon: If you love bacon, add ¼ cup cooked, crumbled up bacon to this Mexican corn dip. It adds so much flavor. Peppers: If you like to add a little splash of color to this delicious dip add some chopped green or red peppers. Little Kick of Spice: For a little bit of extra spice, add some cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños to the dip. Toppings: Before serving this hot corn dip top the dip bowl with some freshly sliced jalapeños or green onions. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this Mexican inspired corn dip recipe, try our Frito Pie with Ground Beef. This yummy, quick and easy comfort food pairs perfectly with crack corn dip. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a small commission of the sale. Baking Dish or Pie Plate — We are using a 9inch pie plate for this recipe. However, a square baking dish would work well too. Instructions This section shows how to cook corn chip dip in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the printable recipe card below. MIX INGREDIENTS: Firstly, set aside ½ cup of the grated cheese. Afterwards stir together all remaining cheesy dip ingredients. TOP WITH CHEESE: Then transfer to an oven-proof, shallow baking dish or pie plate. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the dip. BAKE AND SERVE: Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve this party dip immediately with your favorite chips. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love serving easy to make dips at parties then try our amazing Buckeye Dip. This sweet dessert dip tastes just like a mix of buckeye candies and peanut butter frosting! Make Ahead You can easily assemble this scrumptious dip several hours or even 2 days ahead of time. Tightly cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you are ready to bake. Slow Cooker Corn Dip Additionally to the oven method, you can also make this easy chip dip recipe in a crockpot. Simply combine the dip ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours. Shortly before the cooking time is over (about 10 minutes) give the dip a good stir and top with the remaining cheese. Stef says…. Another corn side dish or snack I can’t get enough of is Mexican Street Corn. This is no ordinary corn on the cob. Chargrilled corn is smothered in a spicy and creamy sauce mixture and then topped with chopped cilantro and cotija cheese! It gets my mouth watering just thinking about it! Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make award winning crack corn dip. Tip: For perfectly creamy texture, make sure to soften the cream cheese before blending it with the remaining ingredients. Tip: Use frozen or fresh summer corn for this dip. While you can use white, yellow or sweet corn, we do not recommend canned corn for this crack corn dip recipe. Tip: Due to the high dairy content we recommend not leaving this dip out for more than 2 hours. More Dip Recipes If you love this easy dip recipe, then you’ll enjoy our 7 layer dip or nacho cheese dip as well as these delicious dip recipes: Easy Hot Cheesy Pizza Dip Recipe Million Dollar Dip Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip With Cream Cheese Rotel Dip with Sausage Andrea says…. My favorite thing to bring to a party is chips and dip! I especially love show stopping dips like this Cheesy Jalapeño Dip! I will give you fair warning…this dip is addictive! More Party Food Recipes Scrumptious crack corn dip pairs well with these other yummy party snacks, for the perfect party or game night spread: Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Air Fryer Pizza Bites How To Store Refrigerate: Store cowboy corn dip leftovers in an airtight container or tightly covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this dip, because its consistency might change after defrosting. How To Reheat Reheat leftover fiesta corn dip in the microwave. However, you can also serve leftovers as cold corn dip. Just give it a good stir before serving. Common Questions Can I add any toppings to this easy appetizer? By all means!! We recommend freshly chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, green onions or chopped bell pepper. How long can this crowd-pleasing dip sit out at room temperature? We recommend leaving this dip out at room temperature no longer than two hours. After that, in order to stay food safe, give it some time in the fridge to cool down. You can reheat leftovers later or serve them as a cold dip. 5 from 4 votes Crack Corn Dip Recipe Author Andrea + Stef Course Appetizer, Side Dish Cuisine American, keto, Mexican Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 30 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 10 servings Creamy and flavorful dip chock full of cheesy corn, that tastes amazing with tortilla chips. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentmixing bowlcooking spoon or spatulabaking dish or pie plate Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 3 cups frozen corn thawed and drained▢ 4 oz can diced green chilies▢ 1 cup sour cream▢ 8 oz cream cheese softened▢ 8 oz cheddar cheese and/or pepper jack cheese grated (2 cups)▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon garlic salt InstructionsFirst preheat the oven to 350ºF. Set aside ½ cup of the grated cheese and then stir together all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Transfer mixed dip to an oven-proof, shallow baking dish or pie plate. Next, sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Notes Tip: For perfectly creamy texture, make sure to soften the cream cheese before blending it with the remaining ingredients. Tip: Use frozen or fresh summer corn for this dip. While you can use white, yellow or sweet corn, we do not recommend canned corn for this crack corn dip recipe. Tip: Due to the high dairy content we recommend not leaving this dip out for more than 2 hours. NutritionCalories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet