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Crack Corn Dip Recipe

Crack Corn Dip Recipe

A creamy, cheesy, and addictive hot dip inspired by Mexican street corn (Elote), featuring corn, cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 oz Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
Corn and Flavorings
  • 15 oz Canned Corn drained well
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels thawed
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, for heat
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lime Lime for zest and juice

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a medium oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in both cans of corn (ensuring they are well-drained), Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked, crumbled bacon. Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown. For extra browning, finish under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes (watch carefully).
  6. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the top with fresh lime zest and a very light squeeze of fresh lime juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve hot with tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add 1/4 cup of diced pickled jalapeños to the dip mixture. You can also roast the corn briefly in a dry skillet before adding it for added depth of flavor.