BEST Baked Corn Dip with Cream Cheese
Baked corn dip with cream cheese is sweet, creamy, just a touch spicy, and according to our friends it’s the best party dip for almost any gathering! You mix and bake in one dish so there’s no mess. Serve this crowd favorite with tortilla chips or corn chips.
This recipe is a party staple and we’ve been serving it for over 20 years because people literally BEG for it! We have to make a double batch for Super Bowl parties and game day parties, and it’s always on the table for casual gatherings.
It’s made with frozen corn, cream cheese, herb goat cheese, and jalapeno pepper for a sweet and spicy combination you can’t stop eating. And it’s so easy to make you can add it to a Mexican theme dinner party or include it with other appetizer for girls night in.
Ingredient Notes
- Yellow kernel corn. Frozen corn is our choice for this recipe. I use a 16-ounce bag or two 10-ounce bags depending on which is available at the store. The difference in measurement won’t really effect the recipe. You could substitute with canned, drained and rinsed, if you like. Let the corn sit at room temperature while the cheese and butter are melting in the oven.
- Cream cheese. I like to stick with a name brand like Philadelphia cream cheese, because generic brands sometimes have a chalky flavor. You’ll need a block and a half, or a 12-ounce tub. Don’t use whipped cream cheese for this.
- Garlic and Herb goat cheese. One of the key ingredients of this dip is the garlic & herb flavored goat cheese. It adds more creamy texture and flavor, and my favorite place to buy it is Aldi; there price can’t be beat.
- Diced jalapenos. You can use half of a 4-ounce can of diced jalapenos (NOT diced green chilis) or dice one fresh jalapeno. If you want to make it spicier, add more from the can.
- Garlic salt. Most of my recipes use garlic powder, but this one uses garlic salt. If you don’t have that on hand, you can mix 1 part garlic powder to 3 parts salt.
- Dippers. Serve with flour or corn tortilla chips, Tostitos scoops or Fritos scoops, bagel chips, crostini, Wheat Thins, Club crackers, or Ritz crackers.
This is a rustic, comfort dish but if you want to add a garnish on top I suggest cooked crumbled bacon, or fresh chopped cilantro or chives.
Helpful Tips
You can control the spice level by adding more or less jalapenos. Using half of a 4-ounce can of diced jalapeno should give a medium heat level.
Using a fresh jalapeno pepper has given me less accurate results since some peppers seem to be milder than others, even with the seeds used.
Even though this dip is baked and served warm, it does hold up at room temperature. If you do want to keep it warm during a party you can serve it in a slow cooker or chafing dish.
Step-By-Step Photos
Use a deep-dish pie dish like I did here, or a medium sized baking dish.
- Preheat the oven and place cream cheese, goat cheese and butter into the dish.
- Heat it in the oven until everything is soft and melted.
- Remove the dish and add in the remaining ingredients.
- Stir everything together to combine well and add back into the oven to bake for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
It’s done when it’s bubbly and you can see the ring of melted butter around the outer edge. Stir once more and serve with dipping chips.
More Party Dip Recipes
Dips are an important backbone to any appetizer party. Another tried and true option is baked spinach and artichoke dip which I serve at both casual or fancier parties, or buffalo chicken dip.
For cold dips I love this classic cold spinach dip or Mexican 7-layer dip.
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Easy Corn Dip with Cream Cheese recipe
Easiest baked corn dip with cream cheese and jalapenos, served with corn chips. The secret ingredients is garlic and herb goat cheese, and generous measure of butter.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce bag of frozen yellow corn kernels
- 12 ounces cream cheese ( 1 1/2 blocks or 12-ounce tub)
- 4 ounces Garlic & Herb goat cheese
- 1 stick butter
- 2 ounces diced jalapeno (1/2 of a 4-ounce can)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place cream cheese, goat cheese and butter into baking dish and place into hot oven. Heat for 20 minutes to soften and melt ingredients.
- Remove dish and stir in corn, jalapeno, and garlic salt. Combine well and place back into oven.
- Cook for 30 more minutes stirring occasionally.
- Dip is done when it's bubbly with melted butter visible around the edge.
- Remove and serve with tortilla chips or Fritos corn chip scoops.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in microwave or oven at 350 degrees.
Double the recipe for a big crowd.
