Let’s all be honest. I feel just a tad healthier when I’m eating a dip built mainly on veggies- even if that veggie is corn and then dotted with crunchy bacon bits and held together with rich cream cheese and sour cream. This creamy hot Mexican corn dip encompasses it all.
What You’ll Need
Really any of these hot Mexican corn dip ingredients can easily be omitted, doubled or swapped. Except for the corn and the cream cheese of course. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Sweet Corn– Corn can be frozen corn (thawed and drained), canned corn (drained well) or even fresh corn cut off the cob.
- Fresh Green Chile– Look for a chile pepper that is milder on the Scoville scale. We liked poblano, or if it happens to be Hatch chile season, one of those. If sweat beads are your objective, chop of a fresh jalapeno pepper in addition to or instead of green chiles.
- Bacon
- Red onion
- Bell peppers
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Cheeses
- Sugar
- Coarse salt
- Hot sauce
- Lime
- Dippers
Perfect Pairings
We like to serve this dip just as is with some crispy tortilla chips. But there are plenty of other ways for you to enjoy this hot Mexican corn dip. Other favorites are carrots, potato chips, Fritos or celery sticks.
Alternatively, you can add it on top or some yellow or blue corn chips with all the normal fixings for the ultimate game day nachos. Or maybe you are making burritos for dinner and this can be used as part of the stuffing.
Try serving it alongside or even inside other mexican foods such as baked chicken burritos, fish tacos, chicken enchilada casserole, birria tacos or chicken sheet pan quesadillas. Or simple eat it with a spoon right out of the bowl!
5S Philosophy 👩🏻
- Salt – In order to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients, I like to use coarse Kosher salt.
- Seasonings – If you’d like to take the spice level up a notch, try adding some freshly chopped jalapeño. To make this more of a hot Mexican corn dip, try adding spices like chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
- Swaps – While I like this served as a hot Mexican corn dip with cream cheese, you can also serve it cold at a picnic or cookout.
- Senses – Hot Mexican corn dip is creamy, cheesy, and smoky with sweet corn, spicy jalapeños, and a golden, bubbly top that’s irresistible.
Creamy Hot Corn Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 strips center cut bacon
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 1/2 red onion , chopped
- 1 fresh green chile , such as Hatch green chile, poblano or Anaheim, seeded and chopped *
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper , seeded and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened or cubed
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce , optional
- 1 cup shredded cheese , such as cheddar or Mexican blends
- Fresh lime wedges
- Tortilla Chips , for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 6 strips center cut bacon, cooking for 6-7 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and chop when cooled.
- Drain the bacon fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Reheat (if you turned it off) to medium heat and add the 3 cups corn kernels , chopped 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 fresh green chile, 1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes until slightly soft, but still crisp.
- Stir in the 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt and 1 tablespoon hot sauce, if desired. Stir until it has melted and smooth. Stir in the cooked and chopped bacon and 1 cup shredded cheese .
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with Fresh lime wedges, if desired, and serve with desired chips. Serve warm.
- If you have tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Storage and Freezing
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, but I doubt it will last that long. Enjoy it cold, at room temperature or reheated.
I do not recommend freezing this dip. Due to the creamy nature, it doesn’t tend to thaw very well.
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I’m not a fan of bell peppers but would love to try this. Would I lose much flavor if I leave them out?
This would be a huge hit at a party! Thanks!
Hello my tonight’s snack choice 🙂
xx
Valentina
You had me at bacon! But seriously, this dip looks scrumptious! Can’t wait to dig in!
My gosh, it is boiling hot outside and what i would not give to have your corn dip on some lovely pita bread and iced tea.
I love creamed corn. Something so comforting. Your dish looks yummy.