This cheesy, creamy Mexican Corn Dip comes together in just 10 minutes and always disappears fast! Made with Greek yogurt, melty cheese, jalapeño, and warm Mexican spices, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dip you’ll want for every party.
5 Star Review
“This was a huge hit in my house!! Everyone loved it!”
— Toni —
Why You’ll Love This Elote Corn Dip Recipe
- Instant Crowd-Pleaser. Creamy, cheesy, and southwest-spiced, this fiesta corn dip is one of those no-brainer recipes that people go crazy over. Want to feel like the bell of the appetizer ball? Be the person who brings creamy street corn dip (and even Corn Salsa!)!
- Tried and True. Mexican corn dip is among the small rotation of reliable, crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes that have become my family’s signatures. The recipe comes from my sister Elaine, who proudly calls herself a professional tailgater and dip eater (this recipe is her game-day go-to).
- Perfect for Parties. Street corn dip is also ideal from the hostesses’ perspective. It takes minutes to make, you can refrigerate it for hours in advance (in fact, it tastes better as it sits), and did I mention people freak out over how good it is?
Ingredients & Substitutions
- 2% Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt is luscious and creamy (just ask Salmon Dip). Plus, it’s packed with protein.
- Olive Oil Mayonnaise. It’s not corn dip without mayo. I like the olive oil based kind, but you can swap regular mayo if you prefer.
- Spices. Chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin give this dip major pizzazz!
- Mexican-Style Corn. A colorful, delicious blend of corn and peppers (you may also see it called Mexicorn or fiesta corn). It’s a fantastic shortcut that helps make this dip incredibly simple.
- Cheddar Cheese. Because corn dip with cheese is infinitely more scrumptious.
- Jalapeno. Jalapenos add a hint of spice without overpowering the other flavors.
- Hot Sauce. Gives this dip an extra kick of flavor and heat. Feel free to use more if you’d like a spicy corn dip.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Make the Base. Stir the yogurt, mayo, and spices together.
- Stir in the Mix-Ins. Add the corn, cheese, onions, and jalapeno.
- Chill. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Finish the Mexican corn dip with hot sauce and ENJOY!
What To Serve With Mexican Corn Dip
You can serve this street corn dip with a variety of options, including Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, veggies, potato chips, or crackers, but the one MANDATORY dipper is Fritos Scoops. Our family has tested this extensively, trust us!
Mexican Corn Dip
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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This creamy, cheesy Mexican corn dip comes together in 10 minutes with Greek yogurt, jalapeño, and spices. It's perfect for parties!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt (do not use non-fat)
- ¾ cup olive-oil mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 3 cans Mexican-style corn (11-ounce cans) sometimes called Fiesta corn, drained
- 16 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 4 large green onions (or 6 small) sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
- Tabasco Cholula or similar hot sauce, optional for serving
- Fritos Scoops for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayo, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Stir in the corn, cheese, green onions, and jalapeno.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle with hot sauce and serve.
Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover Mexican Corn Dip will keep the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 8)Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 887mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 1mg
I served this with pulled pork and it was a hit! Everyone loved it! Thank you for sharing a great recipe.
So glad to hear, Donna! Thank you!
This is one of my favorite corn dip recipes! My mayo-hating neighbor couldn’t stop raving about it. My husband who rolls his eyes at Greek yogurt substitutions eats more than his fair share. My picky ten year old daughter and her even pickier BFF always come back for seconds. Definitely a crowd pleaser!
Win-win! Thanks for sharing Kristin!
This corn dip is the best. I make it as is and it is always a hit! Anytime I go to a party, my friends and family always ask me to bring it. Tastes the best with Fritos Scoops!
So glad to hear, Katie! Thank you!
Well, this recipe sure lived up to the hype! I made a 2/3 recipe, because we had a smaller than usual group for July 4. It disappeared well before the gathering was over, and there were multiple requests to make it again with promises that it would disappear then as well. Guess it will have to become a regular!
So glad to hear, thank you Carolyn!
Rich & creamy, zesty and delicious—everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe!
Looks fantastic, Jaina! Thank you for sharing!
I charred the corn, onions and peppers mixed in sour creme and mayo added BBQ corn chips right before serving.
Sounds great! Thanks Pam!
I would make this recipe again. It feeds so many people if you need it for a large crowd!
So happy to hear, Lisa! Thank you!
I made this recipe for a girls bbq and while it looked good, was awful and unappealing. I threw the majority of it in the garbage. Didn’t take a picture
I’m so sorry to hear you had trouble with the recipe, Susan. Could you please give us more detail as to how the corn dip didn’t turn out for you?
Wow was this good!! I took it to 2 different parties and it was a hit. Don’t forget the Cholula as an extra zip and the Fritos. This recipe will be my go to summer item.
So glad to hear, Chris! Thank you!
I am absolutely obsessed with this mexican corn dip! If you’re looking for an amazing staple to bring to parties and impress your guests with — look no further. One bite and I was hooked. It might as well be corn crack dip.
I made a few adjustments: I added an extra jalapeno, copious amounts of tajin, chipotle ancho powder, and some extra chili powder to increase the spice kick. I also didn’t feel the need to add the hot sauce on top! It was plenty tasty with good kicks of spice already. I seriously couldn’t stop eating it. I plan to bring this with me to any future parties and I’m so excited! Honestly can’t stop thinking about this dip. It may be 8 a.m. but that won’t stop me.
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Thanks so much, Abigail!
This was so good. It’s rare that there’s something I make that everyone in the family likes, but this was one of those things. I will definitely make this again!
So glad to hear, April! Thank you!
This dip is amazingly good! I made the full batch to take to a party tonight. I’m so glad it made a lot, because I’m keeping a small bowl of it for ourselves. It’s flavorful and pairs beautifully with the Fritos Scoops. Thank you!
Looks great, Kathy! Thank you for sharing!
I made this for a women’s event and it was a hit! Everyone asked for the recipe! It was easy to make too – the perfect appetizer!
So happy to hear! Thank you!
So, so good! I did a 15 oz can of Mexican corn and a 15 oz can of black beans because that’s what I had on hand, and it turned out great. Got many complements at a birthday party!
Love to hear that! Thank you Mary!
Can you keep this warm in an instant pot?
Hi! If it is kept on warm, I don’t see why not. Enjoy!
which othe spice could replace the cumin
Hi! Typical substitutes for cumin would be coriander, chili powder or even taco seasoning. Since this already has chili powder I’d hesitate in adding more but you could or just leave it out.
I followed the recipe exactly as provided and it a day in advance. I took it out of the fridge an hour before serving. Maybe I’m missing something but it was dry and way too much cheese! Sixteen ounces of cheese has to be wrong. A pound of cheese, really? I should have known when I was making it and cut back. The dish turned out clumpy and dry. Disappointed.
I’m sorry to hear that you had trouble with the recipe, Cathy. The amounts, flavorings and timing have worked well for myself (and others) so I wished it would have been a hit for you too! I know it can be so disappointing to try a new recipe and it does not turn out for you.
Why can’t you use non-fat Greek yogurt? This sounds great and want to make it, but I only have the non-fat Greek yogurt right now and wondering what happens if I did use it. Thanks.
Hi Kim! You can, but it is not as tasty! You need some fat content to make the dip taste rich and yummy. We swap it for mayo so fat free just doesn’t have the same satisfying effect as 2% or whole. Hope this helps!
Thank you for the prompt and honest response. I would agree, better with the full fat yogurt…and probably even better with the mayo, but based on what you say, I might try half mayo and half the non-fat Greek yogurt.
Let me know how it goes, Kim! Thank you!