Southern Corn Dip will become one of your snaking downfalls, cream cheese, organic sweet corn, sweet red bell peppers, spicy pickled jalapeno peppers, unsalted butter, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and Cajun Spices come together for an Epic Appetizer that can be served on crunchy tortilla chips.
I’m not going to lie this Southern Corn Dip has taken me, hostage. It’s that addictive! How can you go wrong with an appetizer that contains those yummy ingredients and can be served as a Southern-Style side dish or appetizer? I prefer mine served over crispy tortilla chips or corn chips, but you eat yours; however, you enjoy eating it.
My sister in law Angie makes a delicious version of her Corn Dip that uses canned Shoepeg Corn for a different texture, I use organic frozen yellow sweet corn, but either type of corn are outstanding in the recipe. So don’t be afraid to use your favorite brand or type of corn in the recipe.
When I make this, I love to top my portion with freshly diced avocados, oh my gosh so good! My husband hates avocados, so I keep it to just my share. Can you believe a born and raised Florida native hates avocados? Yep, along with watermelon, cucumbers, and several other things.
One of the things I love about this dip is it’s even okay if it isn’t hot, still has a great taste and texture. It holds up well in the refrigerator and can be reheated right in the oven or microwave without losing its integrity. Which means you can make double batches and not have to worry.
You can add a few different toppings to spruce it up if you like as well, such as crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, diced avocados, fresh slices of jalapenos (watch out for the seeds and membranes though Y’all, you don’t want to set your mouth on fire)
I have to apologize for the photos, and the weather has not been kind for natural lighting, so they are a bit off. I will probably be re-doing the images soon. Thanks for understanding my imperfections at times. I appreciate Y’all.
Tips for the Recipe
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Organic frozen corn is what I use when making the recipe, but in a bind, you can sub organic drained canned corn if need be.
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Let the Organic frozen corn thaw naturally in a bowl on the counter for about 30 to 40 minutes.
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Let the cream cheese soften naturally by placing it on the counter for about 30 to 40 minutes.
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Be sure to drain the pickled jalapeno peppers thoroughly before adding them to the recipe.
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Either Mild or Hot Ro-Tel tomatoes can be used in the recipe, depending on your preference for heat level.
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I use Slap your Mama Cajun Seasoning with low sodium, but you can feel free to use the brand of your choice.
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Don’t skip the hot sauce; it adds an exceptional level of flavor to the recipe.
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Buy quality Tortilla chips, and you’ll thank me later!
Ingredient List:
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Cream Cheese
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Organic Yellow Sweet Corn
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Sweet Red Bell Peppers
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Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
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Unsalted Butter
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Ro-Tel Tomatoes
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Cajun Seasoning
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Hot sauce
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Green Onions
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Tortilla Chips
Extra Toppings:
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Diced avocados
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Crispy Bacon
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Sliced Jalapenos peppers
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Cheddar Cheese or Colby Jack Cheese
- 4 cups Organic frozen Corn or drained canned corn
- 1-10- ounce can Ro-Tel Tomatoes drained
- 1/4 cup Pickled Jalapeno peppers diced
- 1/2 large Sweet Red Bell Pepper diced
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter softened
- 6 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning + more if desired
- 1 dash Hot Sauce + more if desired
- 1/4 cup Green Onions thinly sliced
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips
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Set out the unsalted butter, cream cheese to soften and the organic frozen corn to thaw.
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Heat oven to 350 Degrees F
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Meanwhile, dice the pickled jalapeno peppers and red sweet bell pepper. Reserve in a glass bowl until needed.
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In the same glass bowl combine softened butter, cream cheese, drained Ro-Tel tomatoes, organic corn with the diced Jalapeno peppers, red sweet bell peppers, sliced green onions, Cajun Seasoning, and optional hot sauce.
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Place the Corn Dip mixture in a Cast Iron Skillet or glass baking dish, bake at 350 Degrees F for 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and place on a heat resistant surface. Cool slightly before topping with sliced green onions and serving with Tortilla chips
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This looks like it would be perfect for game day! I am saving this dip to make for the Super Bowl!
You can make this anytime, we do– potlucks, church luncheons, pool parties. You name it — It always gets requested.
Oooh, this with salty corn chips sounds AMAZING! I need this for my next lazy movie night!
Good morning, Elizabeth. Thank you so much for stopping by. I am so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe.
I wish I had see this on New Year’s Eve bc the dip I went with wasn’t good! This looks like the perfect combo of goodies and would go great with tortilla chips!
Hey Karen, Thank you. This can be made at any old time, you don’t have to wait for a holiday. I hope you enjoy this one better than the other. Have a wonderful day
Honestly, you had me at Southern and corn! This looks amazing! I think I would just eat it with a spoon and skip the chips. Yes, I love corn that much!
Ha Ha, Vicky, I know right? This is so darn good. I swear I ate waaay tooo much of it.
Bookmarking this one for super bowl! Yum!! And.. how does your husband hate avocado? It’s a favorite around here for sure!
Ha Ha, Ben is soooo UNAMERICAN at times! Did I mention he hates watermelon and cucumbers too? The funny thing is as he gets older the more things he finds he can’t stand lol.
I have never had a dip like this before! Very intrigued to know how it tastes!!
If you like corn you will love this one!
I love this creamy cheesy corn dip so much. Such an easy & quick recipe.
Thank you, so much Awssa, you just made my day
This is one dip that I cannot pull myself away from! It’s so good!!
Ha ha– thanks for making me smile
Oh wow.. that looks amazing. My hubs is such a fan of southern dishes. I bet he will enjoy this very much. I saved the recipe and will give it a try.
Thanks for stopping by Natalie, glad to hear this might be a winner for the hubby. Let me know.
I loved all the ingredients that you included in this corn dip, especially all the peppers and hot sauce! Delicious tasting!
Hello there, Jamie, those flavors are what makes it awesome! Grab some ingredients and don’t forget the tortilla chips and let me know how you like it. 10 to 1 if you love corn and a little spice you’ll be hooked!
I could totally get behind this Southern Corn Dip!! I will definitely be serving this to my friends sometime very soon!!
Good morning, Josie, this is really soooo good! I am totally hooked!
This Southern Corn Dip looks great. I could go for some of this corn dip right now. It looks so good.
Thank you, Matt! I’m telling you you are going to love it! Let me know if you make it.
This Southern Corn Dip sounds and looks absolutely incredible! I’m tempted to get making it right away and get some tortilla chips in!
Ha Ha— this is awesome on tortilla chips! The whole family loves it!
This Corn Dip looks so creamy and I love how easy it is to make! I’ve never tried Corn Dip, but this sounds like it would be perfect with tortillas, bread, or even on crackers.
I like it best on tortilla chips and in a pinch, I have to admit I have dipped Fritos in it lol! I have never dipped crackers or bread in it though and might just have to try out that idea soon! Thanks for sharing!!! Have a great day!!