Important advice: before you set the bowl of Mexican Corn Dip down at a party, load up your plate. As soon as the other guests taste it, this dip is a goner.
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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?
5 Star Review
“This was a huge hit in my house!! Everyone loved it!”
— Toni —
How to Make Mexican Corn Dip
The Ingredients
- 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.
The Directions
- 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!
Tip!
You can serve this street corn dip with a variety of options, including tortilla chips, veggies, potato chips, or crackers, but the one MANDATORY dipper is Fritos Scoops. Our family has tested this extensively, trust us!
Leftover Ideas
Turn leftover dip into a scrumptious quesadilla filling (dice and toss in these Grilled Chicken Tenders too).
What To Serve With Mexican Corn Dip
- Instant Pot Chicken Enchiladas. Easy Instant Pot chicken enchiladas made with enchilada sauce, cheese, and Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Creamy, flavorful, and a family favorite!
- Mexican Salad. This Mexican salad is fresh, filling, and made with authentic Mexican flavors! Romaine lettuce, beans, avocado, tomatoes, and roasted sweet potatoes make it colorful, nutritious, and absolutely delicious.
- Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Taco Slaw. The BEST healthy shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw and creamy cilantro lime sauce. Juicy, spicy, and so easy!
- Taco Salad. This healthy taco salad with ground turkey, black beans, avocado, and Greek yogurt salsa dressing is an easy, delicious, low-carb recipe.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Get a Head Start. Up to 1 day in advance, prepare the corn dip as directed, cover, and refrigerate it until serving.
- Make Your Own Mexicorn. Mexicorn is made of corn, red and green peppers, sugar, and salt. Instead of Mexicorn, you could create your own mixture of these ingredients and use them in the recipe as directed.
- Don’t Skip the Chilling. During this time, the creamy base thickens up and all the flavors really come together.
Mexican Corn Dip
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
BEST easy recipe for cheesy, creamy Mexican Corn Dip with Greek yogurt, jalapeno, cheese, and Mexican spices. Ready in 10 minutes and a total crowd pleaser!
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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.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover Mexican Corn Dip will keep the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 8)Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 2mg
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Holy Moley this dip is perfection. Nice work, Elaine! I love the idea of bringing this to a tailgate or party, but must admit, I’m pretty sure I’d down it all before getting the chance to share ;)
I. Love. This. How fun to have your sister on as a guest! Plus this dip just looks insanely perfect. :) Can’t wait to try it!
Oh yummy!! This looks really good!
LOVE this — the dip and the guest post. Hi Erin’s sister! Feel free to make this dip for me anytime. ;)
Thank you so much for this! I get dangerously addicted (as you said) to the normal version but now I can enjoy it guilt free. I just wish fritos Scoops existed in London as i can imagine they taste wonderful with the delcious dip!
How fun to have your sister do a guest post! I can see why you would – this cheesy corn dip sounds awesome! Bring on the tailgating!
This post was so sweet! And I can see why your family goes crazy over this dip! It looks so good! Perfect football food. :)
What an awesome guest post! Love the recipe and I will take the fritos rule to heart :) Pinning!
This looks delicious! Love anything with Mexican flavours, particularly when it’s low in fat. Great job Elaine! Nice to see the cooking skills run in the family ? x
Like it? No way. LOVE THIS. ~Carolyn
What a delicious dip! As someone that loves a good dip, cheese and crackers plate this is a recipe I must make.
Well that dip looks incredible! And the photos are the dip are even more outstanding – how did you take them without face planting? haha
You and your sister are adorable, I love this!!
Hi can you please tell me if I can bake this ? Urgent help needed
Hi Ash! They original intention with the dip is that it be served cold or at room temperature. We’ve never tried baking it, so I’m afraid I can’t say how it would turn out. I fear that it would be pretty liquidy. That said, you are welcome to experiment!
Hi thnx so can I make this the previous night and refrigerate . Then how long can I keep it out to bring it at room temp. I don’t want it cold. Thnx
Hi Ash! Yes, you can make the night before and refrigerate. I don’t have an exact time it will take to come to room temperature (this will depend on the size of your bowl, your refrigerator, etc), but I’d estimate about a half hour. I hope you enjoy it!
This is super yummy! It’s also a creative recipe and is relatively healthy for a dip. I’ve just made up half of a batch for spending a weekend with my mom. Thanks!
I hope you and your mom enjoy it, Crystal! Thanks so much for making it and taking the time to report back!
You’re welcome, Erin! I actually shared the dip with my folks tonight and the 3 of us wiped it out! I’ll be making some more for my weekend with mom! Love your blog and recipes!
Should’ve made a whole batch to begin with instead of a half batch
Making only a half batch is a common regret. ;)
Thanks for a great recipe! The whole family loved it when I made it. Sharing it on my blog today!
Hooray! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Gina. Thanks so much for reporting back!
Such a great recipe for the game night.
My favorite appetizer! So great any time of year.
An appetizer I can feel good about eating.
This was a huge hit in my house!! Everyone loved it!
Erin,
Do you drain the corn when you add it to the mix? Hi, Elaine!!
Thanks!
Yes you do Katie! I hope you love it!
This is incredible! Highly recommend
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Jessica! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I have a bunch of corn on the cob that hasn’t been eaten… can I use that? Anything I should add if so?
Hi Briana! Mexicorn is made of corn, red and green peppers, sugar, and salt. Instead of Mexicorn, you could create your own mixture of these ingredients and use them in the recipe as directed. I haven’t tested measurements with this method so you would be experimenting. Let me know if you try it!
I brought this to the lake and it was an absolute hit! Thank you for this recipe that was passed to many others! I added some black beans and cilantro too :)
Hi Natalie! So glad you enjoyed the dip! Thank you for this kind review!
This looks amazing! I’m a HUGE fan of all your recipes. I always check your site first, if I’m looking for a recipe!
Could I use Mexican style frozen corn???
Hi Lindy! I’ve only tested this recipe as written so I can say for sure, but I believe it could work. You would just need to make sure the corn is completely defrosted before using it in this dip. If you decide to experiment, let me know how it goes!
Easy and a crowd pleaser. I couldn’t find Mexican fiesta corn or reduced fat cheese…but it worked just fine as I minced a large red pepper and added it as well as salt, pepper, and a tsp or so of sugar. The hot sauce really matters! I sure wouldn’t skip it! We had a lot leftover and I’m going to try to freeze it….not optimistic, but I’ll report back. Delicious!
Hi Martha! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
any thoughts on how queso fresco would work as a substitute for the cheddar? thx much
Hi Deb, you likely could, I just haven’t tried it. If you decide to experiment, let me know how it goes!
Hi. Tastes great!! Just wondering g if anyone has tried this as a warm dip? Thanks.
I haven’t Janette, but I’d love to know how it turns out if you decide to experiment with it!
Delicious dip!
It’s also great as a side dish , warmed it up because my corn was frozen and it was great too. Definitely preferred it cold though
Hi Kelsey! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Very tasty but makes way more than 8 servings!
Glad you enjoyed it Terri, thank you!
Has anyone tried using sour cream instead of the yogurt?
Hi Aubrey! We always use yogurt but you can definitely use sour cream!
This dip was a huge hit at my NYE dinner party. Made it again today to take to another party. I did add some queso fresca and cilantro. So yummy!!
So happy to hear, thank you Liz!
Could I sub cotija cheese for the cheddar?
Hi Sharon, I have’t tested it out myself but it would likely work. Cotija cheese can be saltier in taste so keep that in mind when using it. I’d love to know how it turns out if you decide to experiment with it.
Hi…we don’t eat mayo in my family so is there anything that can be substituted instead? Thanks!
Hi Asha, Maybe try adding more yogurt or some sour cream to it? It will change the flavor some. Enjoy!
On my list for my get together this weekend. You mentioned not to use fat free greek yogurt. May I ask why? I have all the ingredients on hand. Just not 2% greek yogurt, I do have fat free. Was curious what would be the negatives.
Hi Keke, I find the dip tastes lacking with it and is a little thin. You need that bit of fat (if you don’t go through a lot of it, I suggest purchasing smaller containers). Hope this helps!
Silly question, but do we drain the fiesta corn before we mix it together with the other ingredients?
Hi Jamie, no silly! Yes you will drain the corn! Enjoy!
Love this dip! The corn goes so well with yogurt and mayo. My husband and I ate over half of it last night. Probably one of the best dips I’ve ever had! Tried some the next day cold, still really good but heating it makes it even more amazing. 100% recommend!!
Thank you Athena!
My only regret with this recipe was that I didn’t triple the recipe! I took this to a party and it was the hit of the evening. I used bicolor fresh corn and it was a perfect blend of flavors and I love the hit of spice from the jalapeño.
Yay! Love to hear that, thank you Sofia!
Absolutely amazing!!! I’ve tried a lot of corn dip recipes and this one blows them all away. Your recipes are fantastic and never fail me. This might be a new favorite – made this for a family birthday celebration and it was absolutely delicious and a HUGE hit! Thank you, Erin.
Makes me so happy to hear, thank you Hannah!
Good corn dip recipe Thanks..
I swerved off the recipe a bit with subtitutions.
So I kinda liked it. Then I didin’t, but then liked it.
Not use to it, so it takes me off guard a little.
Maybe tried a corn dip once a long time ago.
It does make alot, I cut way back and still have alot.
I think it be great as a layer, with ground beef/black beans on bottom.
The recipe layer in the middle. Topped with cuts of lettuce, tomatoes and hot sauce.
Thanks for the feedback, Kevin!
This worked exactly as written, thanks! I made it for my coworkers and everyone loved it. It’s a quick easy recipe. I think the recipe makes well over 8 servings that is indicated.
So glad to hear, thank you Jessica!