This addictive Cream Cheese Corn Dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion, from game day parties to backyard barbecues. Just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it simmer to creamy, cheesy perfection.
If you want even more wonderful slow cooker dips, try my buffalo chicken dip recipe in a crock pot and my crock pot pizza dip.
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Why this Easy Cream Cheese Corn Dip Recipe is a Keeper
This Slow Cooker corn dip works so well because it engages all your senses it the best possible way. Truly, it has the wonderful combination of flavors. It is also fast to prepare. Five minutes of prep for a heaping bowl of dip that will please a crowd.
- 5 Minute Prep: So quick and easy to prepare and then serve with some tortilla chips. this sweet corn dip with cream cheese is so great.
- Made with Simple Ingredients: All found in pantry, it has only 4 simple ingredients. If you love corn this corn dip is perfect and the recipe is easy.
- Party Friendly: It is a great meat free option to bring to a party. This party dip is a hit.
- Adaptable: Can add so many different things to the dip to make it your own favorite version. Add onion, garlic powder or shredded cheddar cheese. It’s easy to make and adapt.
What else can I use this corn and cream cheese dip for?
There are so many things that this amazing jalapeno corn dip can be used for such as:
Stuffing for peppers or tomatoes: Spoon the dip into halved bell peppers, jalapenos, or cherry tomatoes for a flavorful and easy appetizer or side dish. Nacho topping: Spread a layer of the dip on your nachos before adding your favorite toppings like cheese, olives, and jalapenos.
Omelette or frittata addition: Stir the dip into scrambled eggs or a frittata for a burst of cheesy corn flavor.
Baked potato topping: Spoon a generous amount of the dip onto your baked potato alongside your usual toppings.
Quesadilla filling: Spread the dip on a tortilla, top with cheese, and grill or pan-fry to create a delicious quesadilla.
Burger or hot dog topping: Add a spoonful of the dip to your burger or hot dog for an unexpected and delicious twist.
Ingredient Notes for this Cheesy Corn Dip Appetizer
You need four easy ingredients to make this creamy jalapeno dip.
- Fiesta Corn: Use canned corn with red and green peppers, and a dash of sea salt.
- Jalapeno Pepper: Deseeded and diced jalapeno pepper.
- Monterey jack cheese: A delicious cheese to enhance the corn and jalapeno dip.
- Cream Cheese: The regular cream cheese adds the creamy finish to the jalapeno corn dip.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Corn Dip
It is easy to make it ahead when you have time and reheat it as you need it.
- Prepare Dip: Make the cream cheese dip ahead of time and reheat in the slow cooker when you are ready for the party.
Special Equipment Needed to Make this Recipe
- Slow Cooker: The slow cooker makes the recipe so easy to set out and forget.
Pro Tip to Make Cream Cheese Corn Dip
Char the corn before adding it to the mix. Grilling, roasting, or even charring it on the stovetop adds a smoky depth of flavor that elevates the dish.
How to Make This Hot Corn Dip Recipe
These are the basic steps for making fiesta corn dip. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions. Below is the nutrition information, prep time and total time.
1. Mix the Canned Corn and Peppers
First, add the corn kernels, jalapeno, and shredded cheese in the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir to mix. Next, place the cream cheese on top of the corn mixture and cheese is melted.
2. Cook
Finally, place the lid on the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 2 hours. Halfway through the cook time, remove the lid and stir the ingredients to mix the cream cheese into the corn mixture. Continue cooking for the remaining time. Serve hot.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Dip
- Storing: The dip is perfect to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or the freezer.
- Reheat the Dip: You can reheat in the slow cooker or the stove top or the microwave.
- Using Leftover Cream Cheese Corn Dip: Look at the ideas above after you make the dip. There are really so many ways to use the corn and cream cheese dip.
Variations and Substitutions for this Delicious Dip Recipe
It is always easy to make this corn and jalapeno dip your own by adding substitions to the original recipe.
- Cheese: Substitute cheddar jack for sharp cheddar cheese or truly any cheese that you like. Low fat and fat free versions are great.
- Cream Cheese: Low fat or fat free versions can be great in this Mexican Corn Dip. Sour Cream or Greek yogurt are also great for the dip.
- Spice It Up: Chipotle in Adobo: Stir in a spoonful for smoky heat. Rotel tomatoes add to this cheesy dip too. It adds flavor to the dip.
- Cayenne Pepper: A pinch of cayenne adds a subtle heat to the appetizer recipe.
- Hot Sauce: Drizzle with your favorite hot sauce for extra spice to the hot dip.
Mexican Corn Dip Recipe FAQs
Tortilla chips or Fritos corn chips: Classics and always a crowd-pleaser.
Crackers: Try saltine crackers, pita chips, or any of your favorite varieties.
Pretzels: Both soft and hard pretzels work well.
Veggies: Carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumber slices and jicama all make for refreshing dippers.
Bread: Use slices of baguette, crostini, or even tortilla pieces.
Of course, try pepper jack cheese, chili powder or different hot sauce.
Yes, this recipe is so versatile. That is why this corn dip is great. Try using, Fresh Corn, Frozen corn (thaw), Roasted Mexican street corn, Corn with green chilies or Southwestern corn.
Expert Tips to Love This Recipe
There are many ways to enhance this recipe. You can top with onion, herbs or more diced green peppers.
- Serve it in Bread: Hollow out a bread bowl and place the dip in it. The corn dip is delicious hot. But the corn dip hot or cold is awesome.
- Lime Juice: Feel free to add wedges of fresh lime with the dip.
- Variation tip: Crumble some bacon on top to add a little meat.
- Top: Garnish with chopped green onion or fresh herbs such as parsley.
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Corn Dip
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Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces Fiesta corn, 1 package
- 1 Jalapeno, deseeded and diced
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, 1 package
Instructions
- Combine the fiesta corn, jalapeno, and shredded cheese in the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir to mix.
- Place the cream cheese on top of the corn mixture.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 2 hours. Halfway through the cook time, remove the lid and stir the ingredients to mix the cream cheese into the corn mixture. Continue cooking for the remaining time.
Christina’s Notes
- Serve it in Bread: Hollow out a bread bowl and place the dip in it. The corn dip is delicious hot. But the corn dip hot or cold is awesome.
- Lime Juice: Feel free to add wedges of fresh lime with the dip.
- Variation tip: Crumble some bacon on top to add a little meat.
- Top: Garnish with chopped green onion or fresh herbs such as parsley.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Oh this warm corn dip is a delight for dipping!
I’ve had lots of cold corn dips and relishes, but never one that was warm. This was fantastic! I served it with slices of toasted baguette and it was a true hit. Delicious!