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]]> 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!

close up of a bowl of corn dip topped with two jalapeño slices and corn kernels

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.

Chip dipping into hot crack corn dip.

Why You’ll Love This

bird's eye view of a bowl of crack corn dip
hand dipping a chip into corn dip

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.

Crack corn dip ingredients in bowls: corn, sour cream, cream cheese, canned green chilies, shredded cheese, garlic salt and black pepper.

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.

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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.

Crack corn instructions. Step 1: ingredients in bowl. Step 2: ingredients mixed with spatula.

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.

Step 3: place cheese on top of dip in pie pan. Step 4: Baked cracked corn dip with melted cheese on top.

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:

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:

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.

crack corn dip in a glass pie plate with some taken out

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.

Closeup of crack corn dip with scoop removed.
Print

Crack Corn Dip Recipe

Creamy and flavorful dip chock full of cheesy corn, that tastes amazing with tortilla chips.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, keto, Mexican
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword corn chip dip, corn dip, crack corn dip recipe, easy chip dip, super bowl crack corn dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 269kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cooking spoon or spatula
  • baking dish or pie plate

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 cheddar cheese and/or pepper jack cheese grated (2 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  • First preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Set aside ½ cup of the grated cheese and then stir together all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    unmixed ingredients for corn dip in a bowl
  • Transfer mixed dip to an oven-proof, shallow baking dish or pie plate.
    mixed up dip in a glass pie plate
  • Next, sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
    raw corn dip topped with grated cheese
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
    finished crack corn dip with a spoon in it

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 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

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