This cheesy corn dip with a hint of chipotle has the perfect spicy, smokey addictive flavors! Serve this warm dip with fresh veggies or tortilla chips.
Why this cheesy corn dip?
First of all, this is cheesy and comforting!
Perfect with a few tortilla chips for a tasty appetizer or a filling snack! Next time when you host a party or have people coming over for a game night, this dip is all you need!
Next, the flavors are so addictive. The smokey chipotle and spicy jalapenos are SO good in this dip. Pwerfectly balanced with cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese and delicious sweet corn.
The addition of cottage cheese is my favorite part! It adds nutrition and kinda balances the heat from the peppers.
Finally, this dip is so easy to make even at a short notice. Simply mix all the ingredients, bake, and serve. I prefer cooking the onion and garlic for a couple of minutes before adding to the mix. If you prefer to add straight, it works that way too as the dip bakes in the oven for 16-18 minutes and would give a perfect dip. This may be a little spicy since I have both the serranos and jalapenos, as well as cayenne. Adjust the spice level if a milder version is preferable. This is a versatile dip.
This recipe is a keeper. Having said these reasons, is there more to convince you to make this delicious, creamy, cheesy, addictive corn dip?
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious, cheesy corn dip:
Corn - the sweet corn is the best, use a can for quick and easy recipe. if using frozen, saute for a couple of mionutes with peppers.
Bell pepper - adds flavor and color. You may use either green bell pepper or a mixture of both like in this recipe.
Chipotle peppers, jalapeno, cayenne - These attribute to the perfect balance of smoky heat.
Salt - gives flavor
Cheddar cheese - Cheddar chees eworks best in this dip, however you can also substiotiue with Mexican cheese blend.
Cream cheese and sour cream - cream cheese adds proteins and sour cream benefits in balancing the flavors.
Cottage cheese - This adds to the protein and flavor of this dip. This replaces half the quantity of sour cream making the dip have great flavors and more nutrient dense.
Cilantro - boosts aroma and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh homemade or even store bought tortilla chips are great to serve with this dip. My preferred way is to have with some sweet peppers. I also use naan chips or even slices of bread to have with this delicious dip.
Storage
I store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Pack in an airtight container. When needed I warm these on the oven and serve with chips.
But I use the leftovers of this versatile dip in a few ways, like using it to fortify my grilled cheese or quesedilla or even tacos. Limitless possibilities!
Did I say that you can make this ahead? Yes, assemble everything and refrigerate. Bake in the oven before serving! That's why this easy and flavorful dip is a must for feeding crowds and is a keeper!
Dip series
For the #2025AlphabetChallenge, I am sharing creamy dips. With Artichoke Baby Greens Dip for the letter 'A' being the first, Buffalo Cauliflower Paneer Dip was the second. This cheesy dip loaded with corn and spicy chipotle is the share for letter 'C'.
If you are looking for creamy and cheesy dips, I would suggest these:
Cheesy Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 1 14-0z can Corn drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup Green bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup Red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup Red onions diced
- clove Garlic finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Serrano peppers finely chopped
- 1 tsp Jalapenos finely chopped
- ½-1 tsp Cayenne
- 1-2 tbsp Chipotle pepper chopped
- ¼ cup Cilantro finely chopped
- ½ cup Cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 2⅓ cup Shredded Cheese
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉
- Heat oil in a cast iron pan. Add the onions and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes. Add the serrano peppers and bell peppers and sauté for a minute or two with 1/8 tsp salt. Keep aside in a bowl. Add the corn to the bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients reserving half cup shredded cheese. Mix to combine all the ingredients well.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Top with the reserved cheese.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes till it is bubbly. Broil for a minute or two for a little golden brown color on top.
- Sprinkle with extra cilantro and/or some jalapenos. Serve warm with tortilla chips
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Mayuri Patel says
Love corn cheese dip. Like the idea of adding cottage cheese to make it more protein rich. Such a versatile dip.
magicalingrdnts says
Yup! Thanks Mayuri!
hobby baker Kelly says
The crispy, juicy peppers with this warm and creamy, cheesy dip look so delicious!
magicalingrdnts says
That's my way to have this dip. Thanks, Kelly!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
I love that you used cottage cheese in this recipe. I'm totally going to have to try that with my next dip recipe!
magicalingrdnts says
You'll love that idea. Thanks Colleen!
Wendy Klik says
A perfect dip to bring to a Super Bowl party.
magicalingrdnts says
Yup! I making it this week again! Thanks Wendy!
Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I love spicy dips and I have a couple of bags of jalapeños and serranos on hand just looking for a recipe!
magicalingrdnts says
Glad you found this. Thanks Karen!
Jolene says
I just tried cottage cheese for the first time this week and I've been looking for other recipes to use it in. Love that you are using bell peppers as scoops!
magicalingrdnts says
You'll love this dip!
Stacy says
Fabulous dip that I could just eat with a spoon! And I would love every bite!
(Please check your Facebook messages for one from me!)
magicalingrdnts says
We too enjoy it like that. Thanks Stacy!
Lisa says
My kid will love this dip - it has plenty of her favorite peppers in it.
magicalingrdnts says
It is a delicious one! Thanks Lisa for stopping by.