Crack Corn Dip
This Crack Corn Dip is rich, creamy, and hard to stop eating. A sour cream base is loaded with southwest-style corn, green onions, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced jalapenos to create a deliciously zesty dip that keeps everyone coming back for more.
We love parties. Gathering together and enjoying good food is always a great time, and the best parties always include dips. Whether we’re hosting a party or attending one, we always make sure we’ve prepared a delicious dip. Our dill pickle dip is a great year-round option everyone loves, and we love to bring out our Christmas tree cake dip for the holidays.
Now, we’ve added this delicious crack corn dip to our collection. Like our cheese and Rotel dip, this tasty party appetizer is loaded with Southwest flavors and comes together in just a few minutes, allowing us to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: You’ll only need seven basic ingredients to make this dip, and they’re all found at your local grocery store.
- So Easy: This recipe is basically just mixing and chilling.
- Rich and Creamy: The sour cream and mayonnaise base creates a super-rich and creamy dip.
- Tons of Southwest Flavor: The combination of southwestern-style corn, green onions, garlic powder, and jalapenos gives this dip a rich Tex-Mex flavor.
- Customizable: Easily adjust the ingredients to create a dip that suits your taste.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
We recommend using full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise in this recipe for the best flavor and texture.
Variations
- Mild: Omit the jalapenos for a mild version of this recipe.
- Warm: Use diced poblano peppers for a dip with a warm note, rather than a hot one.
- Add More Tex-Mex Flavor: Use Mexican or taco blend cheeses for extra Tex-Mex flavor.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine the corn, cheese, jalapenos, and green onions. Then, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Then, chill for an hour or until ready to serve.
Expert Tips
- Drain your corn thoroughly to prevent a thin dip.
- Never touch your face while handling hot peppers, and wash your hands thoroughly afterward.
- You can make this dip up to 24 hours in advance. In fact, it’s even better!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Crack corn dip is made with a mixture of sweet corn, jalapenos, sour cream, and seasonings. Some varieties use southwest corn and mayonnaise for more flavor.
There are different varieties of corn dip, and each is served either hot or cold. This crack corn dip is one that’s served cold for the best flavor and texture.
Crack corn dip gets its name from its addictive flavor.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Crack Corn Dip
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- wooden spoon or rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 33 ounces Mexicorn or southwest style corn
- 2 jalapeno diced
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder.
- Fold all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
