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June 19, 2019 By Sara 12 Comments

Cheesy Corn Dip

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This hot corn dip is made with two types of cheese, bacon, bell peppers and corn, all baked to golden and bubbly perfection. Serve your hot and cheesy dip with a side of tortilla chips and watch the rave reviews come in!

I can never resist a cheesy dip, I often find myself making white queso dip, chicken alfredo dip and this amazing bacon corn dip.

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Hot corn dip made with two types of cheese, corn, peppers and bacon, served with tortilla chips.

When it’s warm out and corn is in season, I find myself making this hot, cheesy corn dip on repeat. You don’t have to wait until summer time to make this amazing dip – it’s great all year round and is a unexpected yet always welcomed offering.

How do you make corn dip?

The base of this dip is cream cheese, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese. These ingredients are mixed with corn, bell peppers, bacon, garlic and spices. Another layer of cheese goes over the top of the dip, then it’s ready to be baked. Bake your dip until it’s bubbly and all the cheese is melted. Serve your dip with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Corn, bacon and bell peppers in a skillet.

How do you cut corn off the cob?

If you’re using fresh corn for this dip, you’ll need to remove it from the cob before you can proceed with the recipe. There are a few simple ways to remove corn from the cob without making a huge mess. One option is to buy a corn stripper, which is a tool designed for this exact use. If you’d rather not buy another kitchen tool, lay an ear of corn flat on a cutting board and carefully slice the kernels off. You can also stand the ear of corn inside a large bowl, then cut the kernels off so that they’re all contained within the bowl.

Corn, bacon, bell peppers, sour cream and cheese in a mixing bowl.

Tips for Corn Dip

  • To save on prep time, you can use pre-cooked bacon and pre-shredded cheese.
  • Looking to save a few calories? You can use 1/3 less fat cream cheese instead of full fat cheese.
  • If you like a browned topping on your dip, try running it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
  • I like to add extra corn, bacon and peppers on top of my dip for a nicer presentation, but that’s an optional step.

A skillet of corn dip covered with shredded cheese.

Corn Dip Variations

There are so many different ways to customize this recipe to make it your own!

  • Protein: You can add cooked chopped chicken, shrimp or sausage to this dip.
  • Cheese: Try a different variety of cheese such as cheddar, fontina or mozzarella.
  • Spicy: Add some minced jalapenos to the dip and use pepper jack cheese.
  • Beans: Add 1 cup of pinto or black beans.

A chip scooping up a serving of corn dip.

Can you make corn dip in advance?

You can absolutely make this dip in advance. The dip can be assembled and stored covered in the fridge for up to 8 hours before you plan to bake it. You may need to add a few minutes onto the baking time to compensate for starting with a cold dip.

Whether it’s for game day or just for an every day snack, this corn dip is sure to be a huge hit!

More fabulous dip recipes

  • Philly Cheesesteak Dip
  • Dill Pickle Dip
  • Jalapeno Popper Dip
  • Beer Cheese Dip
  • Crab Dip
Hot corn dip made with two types of cheese, corn, peppers and bacon, served with tortilla chips.
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Corn Dip

This hot corn dip is made with two types of cheese, bacon, bell peppers and corn, all baked to golden and bubbly perfection. Serve your corn dip with a side of tortilla chips and watch the rave reviews come in!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cheese dip, corn dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 204kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers I used red and green
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided use
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • additional corn, peppers and bacon for garnish optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a small skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the corn and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the bacon.
  • Place the corn mixture in a large bowl along with the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chili powder and salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Spread the corn and cheese mixture into the prepared dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
  • Top with additional corn, peppers and bacon for garnish if desired, then serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 115mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: Bacon, Corn, Dip

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Comments

  1. DEbi says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    This was so amazing! One of our favorite new recipes.

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    May 30, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    My guests inhaled this delicious dip!

    Reply
  3. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    June 23, 2019 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    This needs to happen at my house very soon!! This looks incredibly delicious!

    Reply
  4. Melanie Bauer says

    June 21, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    This is fantastic! I’d really love to try this, definitely a huge hit in our house!

    Reply
  5. Shannon Graham says

    June 21, 2019 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    This looks like a super easy dip! Not to mention, quick and delicious to boot!

    Reply
  6. Vik says

    June 21, 2019 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    Made this for a quick snack and the whole family loved it! Tastes amazing

    Reply
  7. Beth Pierce says

    June 21, 2019 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    Awesome summer dip! This will be perfect for the 4th of July! Looking forward to making this! Yum!

    Reply
  8. Krista says

    June 21, 2019 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious party starter! This looks just fabulous!

    Reply
  9. Julie Menghini says

    June 20, 2019 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    This sounds like a perfectly cheesy and flavorful dip.

    Reply
  10. Lucy Parissi says

    June 20, 2019 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    This is so easy to make and it’s great that it can also be prepped ahead of time. Such a great recipe.

    Reply
  11. Tristin Rieken says

    June 20, 2019 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    LOVE cheesy corn dip and this is such a fabulous version 🙂 made it for a dinner party to rave reviews and will be making again later with in season corn when it’s in season. Great recipe! thanks for sharing

    Reply
  12. Sandi says

    June 20, 2019 at 8:19 am

    I just want to grab a chip and dip it into my screen. This looks so good!

    Reply

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