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Jalapeno Corn Dip

Published: Dec 9, 2021 Last Updated: Sep 2024 by Lindsay This post may contain affiliate links to products I use and enjoy. 21 Comments

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4.98 from 86 ratings

Delicious, easy corn dip with cream cheese and jalapenos with just 7 ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten free, and PERFECT for any party or appetizer need! I serve this with Fritos scoops because FRITOS SCOOPS, but it's also really delicious scooped onto tortilla chips, pizza dough focaccia (a fabulous cheat!) or no-knead bread if you're feeling fancy.

oval baking diwh with cheesy corn dip topped with pickled jalapenos.

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...with only 7 ingredients!  A few basic things, mix, bake, scoop into your open trap.

This corn dip is one of those creamy, super simple classic hot dips that is so perfect for almost any occasion.

I've made this twice in the past 2 weeks, for different crowds, and both times it's been met with massive acclaim and very few leftovers, which is my main measure for success. It's a little sweet, a little spicy, a lot creamy, and the easiest of all the easy dips.

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  • Recipe Notes
  • Ingredients
  • Ingredient Notes and Variations
  • Step By Step Instructions
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Make Ahead and Storage Tips
  • Recipe
  • More Easy Appetizer Recipes

Recipe Notes

  • This is a VERY simple dip - some ingredients are mixed together, baked until hot, and the dip is done.
  • The cream cheese does a lot of the heavy lifting here to make things super creamy without needing to make a roux or thickened white sauce.
  • I use frozen corn and jarred jalapenos, BUT I've also added a chopped fresh jalapeno on instances where I wanted more spice. So, feel free to upgrade your ingredients if that sounds fun to you!
  • Depending on the jalapenos you use, this dish can be more or less spicy - I change the amount of peppers based on who I'm making the dip for.
  • Frozen corn, fresh corn, or canned corn all work great in this recipe. It's VERY forgiving!

Ingredients

ingredients for jalapeno corn dip on black surface.

It's just frozen corn, diced pickled jalapenos, cream cheese at room temperature, grated monterrey jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.  I leave the corn frozen to keep the dip from drying out when it bakes, which only adds to the convenience factor here.  

Ingredient Notes and Variations

  • Cheese: Use any melty cheese you'd like here! I like to grate my own because I think the end result is a creamier dip. Any Monterey jack cheese, provolone, fontina, or mozzarella would be delicious.
  • Corn: Canned or fresh corn kernels also work well in this dip - the corn is very forgiving.
  • Jalapenos: Regular canned jalapenos are delicious in this recipe, but I've also used the Trader Joe's Hot and Sweet jalapenos and LETMETELLYOU that is a super delicious flavor bomb, right there.
  • Other Fun Things to Add: If you'd like to add some fresh flavors to this corn dip, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, green onions, or diced tomatoes (fresh) would be delicious stirred into the dip before it bakes.

Sidebar, a lot of these ingredients are found in hot cajun crab dip. You could make both at the same time, save some time, and be the hero that has two hot cheesy dips at one party!

Step By Step Instructions

white bowl with ingredients for frozen corn dip.
unbaked jalapeno corn dip stirred together in white bowl.

The hardest part is stirring everything together since the mixture is cold if you use frozen corn. Use your muscles! Press the cream cheese into the corn and other ingredients to blend it all together. It will feel weird mixing frozen corn but will be worth it, I promise.

(also, if the corn is thawed that's totally fine too, makes no difference either way)

unbaked oval baking dish with philadelphia cream cheese corn dip mixture.

When the ingredients are combined, press the mixture into a baking dish. A pie plate, 8x8 square, or similar 2-3 qt dish is the perfect size.

Top the dip with any leftover cheese, then bake! 30-40 minutes or so at 375F, just until it's hot and bubbly.

This is the magic, folks. The corn melts and cooks and the liquid from the corn combines with the cheese and cream cheese to become a delicious, absolutely stunning dip.

The whole thing becomes bubbly and the top browns slightly, and THAT'S how you know you're ready to live the dream. The jalapeno corn dip dream, but still.

close up top view of hot corn dip with cream cheese topped with pickled jalapenos.

Serving Suggestions

  • The key here is to let this rest for about 5 minutes, maybe a touch longer, once you take the dip out of the oven. This lets the cheeses solidify just a little bit so the dip will be creamy but not runny and also not burn your tongue to bits, which is a terrible feeling.
  • I serve this with Fritos Scoops because there's something about a Frito, right? Love to hate them and secretly love them at the same time. But, any dipper you like works fine.
  • I you're into the Fritos/Tortilla chips situation, sour cream guacamole or hot buffalo chicken dip also go really well with those dippers. A whole spread of things that can be Scooped? Heaven.

Make Ahead and Storage Tips

Make Ahead: This is one of those wonderful appetizers that can be made in advance and reheated right before serving. I sometimes bake it and then microwave right before I serve, or simply get the dip into a baking dish, cover it, and keep it in the fridge for a few days. Then, bake it freshly when you're ready to eat!

Leftovers: There are hardly ever any leftovers of this dip, but if there are any keep them in the fridge for a few days and microwave the dip for about 30 seconds to reheat before serving again.

hand scooping cheesy corn dip in air on white background.

The best part about this corn dip recipe is that you can make a double batch, freeze half, and have one to throw in the oven for random parties any time you need a quick and easy appetizer.

When I dip you dip we dip.  

Recipe

oval baking dish with cheesy corn dip topped with pickled jalapenos.

Jalapeno Corn Dip with Cream Cheese

Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
Delicious, easy, melty hot corn dip with just 7 ingredients! Mix everything up in advance and bake right before serving for sweet, spicy dipping goodness.
4.98 from 86 ratings
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 as an appetizer

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Measuring Cups And Spoons
  • Medium Roasting Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups frozen corn kernels
  • ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapenos
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 ounces grated provolone or Monterey jack cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • Fritos or other chips/crackers for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Prepare a medium sized baking dish with some cooking spray.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mashing the cream cheese into the corn. Save a little bit of cheese for the top of the dip.
  • When the ingredients are combined, press the mixture into a pie plate or baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake the dip uncovered for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and browned on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with dippers of your choice.

Notes

  • Baking Dish: I use an oval baking dish for this dip, but anything that's about 2-3 quarts (8x8 square or similar) will work great.
  • Corn: This dip works with fresh, frozen, or canned corn kernels. No need to defrost frozen corn kernels in advance unless you want to!
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

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Comments

  1. Andrea

    May 23, 2023 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    This jalapeno corn dip turned out amazing! It pairs so well with so many things!

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth

    May 22, 2023 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    The perfect appetizer! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Giangi Townsend

    May 19, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    We all love it and so easy to make, my favorite part. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Lynn

      February 07, 2025 at 7:39 pm

      Can I make this in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • Lindsay

        February 07, 2025 at 8:59 pm

        Absolutely, yep! Put it on low for a few hours until it's bubbly, then keep it on Warm while you have it out for serving. Let me know how it turns out in your particular crockpot!

  4. Angela

    May 19, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love the pickled jalapenos in this dip! Yum!

    Reply
  5. Audrey

    May 19, 2023 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    Everyone loved this dip! It turned out fantastic

    Reply
  6. Bernice

    May 19, 2023 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    This one's a keeper! No one stopped dipping until the bowl was empty.

    Reply
  7. Mia

    December 13, 2022 at 11:12 am

    Could this be made in a crockpot instead of baking it?

    Reply
    • Lindsay

      December 14, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Yes, absolutely! I'd do everything on low for about 90 minutes, then check again every 30 minutes until it's hot and bubbly. Let us know if you try it that way how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Mia

        December 23, 2022 at 9:40 am

        It worked perfectly!! Highly recommend.

  8. Jessica

    December 09, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    I've already been daydreamin' of summer flavors so this dip really hit the spot. I'll definitely be making it again next summer but with fresh corn from the farmer's market. Can't wait!

    Reply
  9. nancy

    December 09, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    5 stars
    k this spicy jalapeno dip is bomb ass ! I love the kick and it's so cheesy too!!

    Reply
  10. Amanda Scarlati

    December 09, 2021 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    This dip was so tasty, I almost ate the whole thing myself!

    Reply
    • Lindsay

      December 14, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Saaaaaame this happens to me often.

      Reply
  11. Natalie

    December 09, 2021 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum, this dip looks so creamy, cheesy, and perfectly delicious. I have to give this recipe a try.

    Reply
  12. Kayla DiMaggio

    December 09, 2021 at 7:38 am

    5 stars
    Love this corn dip! It was so delicious my guests ate it all up quick!

    Reply
  13. Oscar

    December 08, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for a cocktail party and all my friends loved it. Now I need to make more just for myself. Great recipe.

    Reply
  14. Debra

    December 08, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    Oh we loved the pickled jalapenos in here....perfect balance of tangy and spicy.

    Reply
  15. Linda

    December 08, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    Admittedly, I'm not one for game day, but we love to put out a spread of appetizers for NYE! I think my gang will love this (especially because Scoops)! Could this be any easier? Probably not.

    Reply
    • Lindsay

      December 14, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Yes! All the scoops.

      Reply
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