Description
This creamy and flavorful Corn Dip combines southwest corn, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream with fresh herbs and spices. Perfectly chilled to meld the flavors, it’s a delicious and easy appetizer served alongside chips, crackers, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 2 (15.25 oz) cans southwest corn, drained
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 green onions, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- â…“ cup cilantro, chopped
For Serving
- Fritos, chips, crackers, or veggies for dipping
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Drain the southwest corn and Rotel tomatoes thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer to remove excess liquid. Meanwhile, ensure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to ease the mixing process.
- Mix Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, softened cream cheese, sour cream, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and chopped cilantro. Stir well using a sturdy spoon or spatula until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and helps achieve a scoopable, creamy consistency perfect for dipping.
- Serve and Enjoy: Before serving, give the dip a good stir to recombine any settled ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl and offer alongside Fritos, chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the corn and Rotel well to avoid a watery dip.
- Softening the cream cheese beforehand ensures a smoother dip without lumps.
- For a spicier dip, add diced jalapeños or extra green chilies.
- This dip can be prepared the day before and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
