Creamy Corn Cheddar Dip (Printable)

Creamy corn and cheese dip with vegetables, baked until bubbly. Perfect for sharing at parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth.
03 - Add corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch oven-safe baking dish. Spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in about ten minutes of actual prep time then the oven does all the work
  • The combination of sweet corn and sharp cheddar creates this incredibly addictive flavor profile
  • You can make it ahead and bake it right before guests arrive which is honestly a lifesaver
02 -
  • Don't skip draining excess liquid from your corn if using canned or frozen kernels or you'll end up with a watery dip
  • The dip will continue to thicken slightly as it cools so don't panic if it seems a little loose right out of the oven
  • You can absolutely assemble everything the night before then just bake when you're ready
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded cheese for the smoothest melt
  • Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for at least an hour before mixing

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