Mexican Street Corn Dip is our favorite Hot Corn Dip! This easy Mexican Corn Dip Recipe is a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Everything you love about spicy Mexican Dip with a cheesy baked street corn dip twist. BEST PARTY DIP EVER.
Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe is one of the most popular recipes on the site. It’s one of my very favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes. My favorite holiday is only 3 days away and since I’m in a mad dash to get you all the best Mexican recipes.
My Cinco de Mayo menu includes drinks like our Perfect Margarita Pitcher recipe. Apart from tequila drinks, I also have ALL KINDS of Cinco de Mayo appetizers for you. Of course, this Mexican Corn Dip Recipe is my #1, but I’ll also be making these other favorites:
Without this Mexican Hot Corn Dip Recipe I’d be absolutely lost on Cinco de Mayo. I love the unique flavor of the grilled corn with feta, hot sauce, CHEESE, and cilantro, and I love that it’s all baked into an ooey gooey AMAZING Street Corn Dip.
Mexican Corn Dip for Cinco de Mayo
My Mexican Street Corn recipe is one of my favorite recipes on the site, but you guys KNOW I love hot and cheesy dips above all else. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday to SPLURGE and not worry about calories, so I thought, why not combine the two? Make a hot and cheesy version of my favorite cold quick dip? The result is perfection, if I do say so myself!
Every time I make this hot corn dip, it’s an absolutely HUGE party hit. This is the kind of hot dip recipe that can make you famous!
Why make this Hot Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe?
You should make this Hot Corn Dip Recipe because your friends and family will LOVE it!
I made this Hot Corn Dip Recipe when my parents were in town to watch the Blue’s game…and my dad was more than impatient while waiting for me to take pictures. I thought Scout was a beggar!! My dad has a thing for chips and dip, it’s his calling card.
If Dad approves of this Hot Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe, I hope you will too! He was a BIG fan! (after I made him hand model AND wait far too long). He has never been more annoyed with my food blogging profession.
How to Make Corn Dip
I love that this Hot Street Corn Dip is as simple as blending all of the ingredients together in a high powered blender or Mixer, pouring into a baking dish, and baking until hot and bubbly.
It’s so much easier (and cheesier) than traditional street corn! I love both, but this version is simply an amazing EASY version for parties, and especially Cinco de Mayo!
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a high powered blender or mixer, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, hot sauce, lime juice, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Blend until fully combined.
- Scoop the cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and add the remaining one cup cheese, the corn, feta, pepper, onion, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly. Garnish with more cilantro, feta, and hot sauce.
- Serve with chips and enjoy!
What is Street Corn?
Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob is often called street corn. It consists of an ear of corn being grilled to perfection and then layered with sauces like sour cream or mayo, layers of fresh cilantro and lime juice, spices like chili powder, and cheeses like feta, parmesan, or cojita cheese.
We have made several versions of this classic Mexican dish that you should explore!
I hope this Hot Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe makes an appearance at your Cinco de Mayo celebration. It’s so addicting and popular that I recommend you make a double batch!
Mexican Street Corn was just made to be baked in the oven with lots and lots of cheese. Just trust me on this one!
Watch the video or see the recipe card below for full details on How to Make Mexican Street Corn Dip.
Other Dip Recipes we LOVE for parties:
- Blender Salsa (EASY Salsa Recipe)
- Hot Onion Dip
- Layered Bean Dip
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Chicken Enchilada Dip
- Onion Bacon Dip
- Crab Artichoke Dip
- Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces 2 blocks low fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons franks redhot sauce or your favorite wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons juice from one lime
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided
- 30 ounces canned corn, fully drained and rinsed (2 cans)
- 4 ounces low fat feta cheese (or Cojita Cheese, crumbled)
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (leave the seeds in for extra spice, or remove the seeds for a milder flavor)
- 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Your favorite chips for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- In a high powered blender or mixer, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, hot sauce, lime juice, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Blend until fully combined.
- Scoop the cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and add the remaining one cup cheese, the corn, feta, pepper, onion, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly. Garnish with more cilantro, feta, and hot sauce.
- Serve with chips and enjoy!
I’m so glad you loved it!
Amazing flavor! One of the best mexican corn dips I’ve ever tasted, thank you!
You could try some type of enchilada or taco casserole! What a great idea!!
Delicious! I know this is silly but we made too much and have left over – thinking leftover would be great add to a casserole. Any suggestions?
I think that would work out just fine!!
Could I make this the day before and refrigerate after step 4 then just throw in the oven the day of? Or will that be not as good you think
How awesome!! I’m so glad you all enjoyed it!
This dip is amazing! Everyone at our gathering asked for the recipe, which is always a testament to its taste. I did use full-fat dairy products, Del Monte’s fire-roasted corn, and cotija cheese instead of feta as a personal preference—all minor changes that probably wouldn’t affect the overall result. Served with Trader Joe’s Elote Corn Chip Dippers, too. YUMMY. Thanks for a keeper, Becky!
What brand of hot sauce did you use?
I have 2 tbs of red onion in the ingredients list :)
Hi there. Your written directions call for an onion, but it’s not listed on your ingredient list. Can you specify what type of onion I should use and how to prepare it? Thanks!
How awesome! I’m glad everyone loved it so much!
I just made a vegan version and it came out great!! I just used vegan sour cream, cheese and cream cheese. My non vegan relatives love it too!
That makes me so happy! I’m SO glad everyone enjoyed it!!!
I had 9, (yes, 9!) people ask me for this recipe after making it for my father-in-law’s birthday party this past weekend. People just stood around this and ate it until it was gone! 10/10 recipe! This is going to become my go-to from now on! So easy, so satisfying!
Thank you, Kelly!!
I haven’t but I bet it’s still delicious!
Have you ever made this in a crockpot?
Very delicious and fresh tasting
Yum those sound like great additions!!
This was an absolute hit. It’s very easy and held up well to being reheated. I used Cojita for topping (instead of feta) and Cholula for hot sauce.
Step 3 is when you add the corn :)
You forgot to list when to add corn!??
Did anyone try this recipe, or are all the comments on how it looks? I’d like to know how it turned out!
Thank you, Ingrid! I’m glad it was a hit for you!
My friends and I served this as an appetizer at a RMHC dinner last night. EVERYTHING about this recipe is perfect. It is easy to make, smells delicious while baking and is TOTALLY delicious. Well done to the developers of this tasty treat!
Absolutely! Crockpots are the best!
looks good! question, do you think this can be made in the crockpot?
LOVE scoops!
Everyone loved this dip!! Serve it with the “Scoops” Tostitos. So much easier because the dip stays on the chip!!!
That’s the best comment ever!
Holy cow, thank you so much! I halved the recipe for my husband and myself for Canada Day. Baked in a simple pie plate, it was an award winning lunch. The after effects of the spice is yet to be known, but going down it’s absolutely incredible.
It’s hard to resist!
This was outstanding! It was gone within the hour it was served. Definitely a make again recipe!
You mention loving grilled corn in this recipe. Can you buy grilled corn in a can?
Thanks, Stephanie. I like your idea of adding the crumbled bacon!!
This recipe was great I made it for the raptors game last night I knew it was going to be a hit once I tasted a tiny bit before putting it in the oven ???? if you wanna kick it up a notch toss in some crumbled bacon. We had some tostitos jalapeño n roasted red pepper flavour for dipping was super amazing can’t wait to make it again
The cheese, the grilled corn…just love every single thing about this.
It’s so tasty! Thanks, Jeannie!
Literally the best dip ever. My friends all beg me to make it again and again!
You say grilled corn but the recipe calls for canned. Do you grill the corn? Or use fresh corn? This is kinda of confusing. Could you also substitute velveta anywhere in here?
looks so delicious
Thanks so much Maggie!
This dish looks SO deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right now!
That’s so wonderful to hear!
I haven’t tried it in a crockpot but I think it would work just fine. Just set on low for 3-4 hours and stir a couple times throughout.
Can I make this in a crockpot for a potluck?
Made this for a Mexican Christmas Party with friends. Everyone loved it! They are all requesting the recipe. I intend to try more of your recipes.
Thanks Jennifer!!
This dip is fully addictive!!!
Hi! Yes I think you could. Just don’t bake until ready. Enjoy!
Hey this looks amazing! Do you think I can prepare it a day in advance? I’m hoping to make a weekend party low stress! Thanks!
Wow, looks so delicious,, is it good to cunsume it while on diet?
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Yeah should work great!
Can i prepare this a day in advance, refrigerate overnight and bake the next day?
YAY!!!
This was such a hit on Cinco De Mayo I’ve been enlisted to make it for the 4th of July. This recipe is a winner for sure!
I haven’t made it that way but I think it would work great :)
Do you think this dip would do well in a crockpot?
What a fun take on an original dish! This might be added to my menu on Saturday!
Hi Cindy, I replied to your original comment but it’s not necessary to grill corn for this recipe. If you’d like to, I do have a post about grilling corn HERE and then you could cut off the corn and add to this dip. But you can just use canned corn or frozen corn for this recipe. They also have a roasted frozen corn that is tasty. Enjoy!
I did not see the instructions for the grilled corn in the recipe only the can corn was listed? Not sure if I missed it. Did you use just can corn in the recipe and not grilled corn? I would love to make this dip for the weekend. Thanks
You don’t have to grill corn for this recipe. I wrote instructions above about variations of Mexican Grilled Corn but for this recipe it isn’t necessary. If you did want to do that you could! We have a recipe HERE.
I didn’t see instructions for grilling the corn only the can corn listed in the recipe,
Yes you can! Works great with this recipe.
Can i prepare this a day in advance, refrigerate overnight and bake the next day?
You could make it the night before and then cook when ready. Just keep tightly sealed and in the fridge.
cAN YOU MAKE THIS THE NIGHT BEFORE?
You do taste it a little but it’s not overpowering (in my opinion, but I love feta). You could leave it out or add less and it would still be really yummy and cheesy :) Hope you love it!
I am thinking about making this dip for super bowl this weekend. My husband dislikes feta. are you able to taste the feta? A lot of times he will try if its not overpowering. LOOKS amazing and I can not wait to try!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I really like and would love to try it ..
I love lemon and foods.
Its really yummy site for me.
Thanks. sir/madam.
great recipe…………..thanks for sharing keep going…………………
Has anyone done in the crockpot? Want to keep warm for longer.
glad to read such amazing recipes.
Has anyone tried making this with half the recipe ? It’s just my husband and I that wants to try it. Let me know if you have and did it turn out okay.
This looks awesome. Your recipes rock!
This looks incredibly good!
Made today for a potluck lunch. It was yummy! Not super Mexican tasting but good nonetheless. Thanks!
You can, just thaw or cook it before adding it in. Hope you love it!
Can I use frozen cotrn
I wouldn’t call this a Mexican Dish… wing sauce and feta cheese aren’t Mexican food staples. Just say’n.
You can but I would cook it according to package instructions before using it in the dip. Enjoy!
Can you use frozen corn?
Hope you love it!
I haven’t, but I think it could work. Probably about 4 hours on low, stirring occasionally. Not 100% sure of course since I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Hope you love it either way!
Have you ever tried this in a crockpot?
Oh no, not hard at all! Just stir everything together and bake. Hope you love it! Happy Holidays!
Makes my day to hear that! Thanks!
One of the best things I’ve ever tried!
Very delicious dishes!
Thanks!
So glad to know that and just so happy you loved it! Thanks for circling back and letting me know :)
I ended up not freezing it, but I did make it the day before without baking and it turned out great day of. Huge hit at the party!
I have never done that, but it could possibly work. If you try it please let me know!
Can this be frozen ahead of time before baking?
Wow what a dish.. looking so yummy..
What cheese could you use besides feta?
This looks so yummy. Can I substitute cojita for feta?
You are way too sweet to me, thank you!
Excuse me while I dive headfirst into this gorgeous dip. I love Mexican street corn, and this takes my obsession to a whole new level!!!
Aw thanks dad!! Wish we had some more today!
I was at Becky’s house when she was photographing this. LOVED it. Super tasty.
ALL of it looks sooo good!! So mamy things to choose from but this dip has to be my favorite! Gorgeous photos!
Looks delicious!!! Def gonna give this one a try.
Oooey goooey cheesy corn dip-YES PLEASE!!!!!!
This dip is everything! It’s calling my name!
Mexican street corn is one of my all time faves – and in dip form? OMG girl, need to make this for cinco :)
This is the perfect Cinco de Mayo appetizer – I love everything about it!
I must confess to my boyfriend that I’m in love with another…because I’m totally in love with this dip!
This is such a genius twist on Mexican street corn! :) It looks amazing!
Cinco de Mayo appetizer right here! Yummmm!
The cheese, the grilled cornh…just love every single thing about this. Including your dad as the dipper!
That gooey cheese!!! Ahhhh, I must have it :) Looks delicious!
Totally random but I would LOVE some of this for breakfast!!
This looks amazing. I love dips. Planning on making this for a potluck on Cinco de Mayo!