Cold Corn Dip

This easy cold corn dip recipe is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor from sweet corn, sharp cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with chiles, and fresh jalapeno. Mix everything in one bowl with mayo and sour cream, then serve it cold with tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops. No cooking required and it easily feeds a crowd.

Your next party deserves a big bowl of cold corn dip!

Midwestern Love = Cold Corn Dip & Fritos

I’ve lived in the Midwest my entire life.

Basically, life here can be summed up in just a few words – casseroles, cheese, ranch dressing, and corn.

I mean, you probably already knew that if you’ve read my blog for long. 😉

I turn everything into a casserole and I add ranch in places that it probably shouldn’t go with no regrets at all.

Then there’s the corn.

I love corn. Especially when we turn it into a dip, made with sharp cheddar cheese, some mayo + sour cream, and a little spice! It’s crispy, creamy, crunchy perfection on a tortilla chip or a Fritos Scoop!

This cold corn dip recipe is perfect for football games, family events, or a night on the couch in front of the TV.

3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

1. No cooking required – Just dump everything in a bowl, stir, and serve. This comes together in 5 minutes.
2. Perfect for parties – This easily feeds a crowd and can be made up to 3 days ahead, which means less stress when you’re hosting.
3. Flavor-packed – Sweet corn, sharp cheddar, spicy jalapenos, tangy lime juice, and fresh cilantro create the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and fresh.

Ingredient Notes:

Corn – I’m using canned corn as it’s quick and easy! You can use frozen but it’ll need to be thawed. You could also switch the regular corn out with some Southwest style corn, Fiesta corn or Mexicorn. They all have peppers!

Diced Tomatoes with Chiles – We love using Ro*Tel in recipes like this for a little kick. To make it more mild, just use plain diced canned tomatoes.

Sharp Cheddar Cheese – We’re using freshly sharp cheddar cheese in this corn dip recipe. It has strong flavor and we love the softer, fresh texture of freshly shredded cheese over pre-shredded from the store.

Mayo & Sour Cream – To turn this into a creamy corn dip we’re mixing in mayonnaise and sour cream. They’ll also help to balance out some of the spiciness from the peppers.

Jalapeno – Add more or less to make this as spicy as you like.

Red Onion – We love the bite of red onion. For a more mellow flavor, soak the diced onion in ice water for 10 minutes and then drain.

Lime Juice – Some freshly squeezed lime juice makes all the other flavors pop.

Herbs & Seasoning – We’re adding minced cilantro, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt to the dip. You can adjust the seasoning as necessary to suit your taste. The cilantro is optional if you don’t like it. Parsley would be a good alternative.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

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How To Make Corn Dip Recipe:

Add everything to a large mixing bowl and give it a stir to combine. You can do this right in your serving dish if you’d like to save on clean up.

Taste the dip and add additional salt or lime juice as needed. Keep in mind that the chips will have a bit of salt on them as well, so don’t overdo it.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The veggies will release a bit of water, so just stir it all together before serving.

Make-ahead: This is perfect for preparing ahead of parties or gatherings. Make it up to 3 days in advance and serve cold from the fridge.

Not freezer-friendly: Don’t freeze this dip – the mayonnaise will separate and won’t freeze well.

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