This cheesy corn dip will be the star of the show at your next party or a new family favorite for movie nights. This rich, cheesy dip is loaded with flavor and ready in just about 25 minutes, making it perfect for any occasion.
There’s nothing better than dip at parties, and of course, the cheesier, the better. We love making all kind of dips, but one of our new favorites is this cheesy corn dip. The entire recipe is just a matter of mixing and baking to get it hot. That’s it. It’s the perfect dip for any event, and it’s so easy that you can make it last-minute. We love it, and we think you will, too.
Why You’ll Love This Cheesy Hot Corn Dip
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes five ingredients to make this delicious dip.
- Easy: Must mix and bake until bubbly. There’s nothing to it.
- Bold Flavor: The cowboy caviar, cheeses, and seasonings create a dip that explodes with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Cream cheese gives the dip a super creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Pepper Jack Cheese: Pepper jack cheese adds more cheesiness and a spicy kick.
- Seasoning: Garlic powder and Slap Ya Mama seasoning add bold flavor.
- Trader Joe’s Cowboy Caviar: This blend of beans, corn, and veggies is full of flavor and adds so much texture to the dip.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Pepper Jack Cheese: You can use your favorite cheese for this dip. Each kind creates a slightly different dip flavor.
- Extra Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapenos to the dip for a big kick of heat.
- Cowboy Caviar: Use your favorite brand of cowboy caviar for this dip or make your own!
How to Make Cheesy Corn Dip
1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2: Add the cubed cheeses to a tart pan. Then, sprinkle them with the seasonings and pour the cowboy caviar on top.
3: Bake the mixture for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and stir. Return it to the oven and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Hint
It’s important to cut the cheese into relatively small chunks so it can melt evenly.
Storage
Refrigerate this dip for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
To reheat the dip, microwave individual portions at 30-second intervals until heated through.
What to Serve with This Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe
This dip is perfect with chips, tortilla chips, or even veggie sticks at parties. It’s also a great addition to any Tex-Mex meal with dishes like air fryer tacos, steak fajitas, or deep-fried burritos.
For dessert, try a tasty twist on churros with these pumpkin churros or churro pastry bites.
Tips
- Cut the cheese into relatively small cubes so they melt evenly.
- Add the seasonings over the cheese before pouring in the caviar. This ensures everything is evenly distributed when you mix it all up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cowboy caviar is a dish made with beans, peas, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions, and seasonings. It can be used as a salad, dip, or addition to other recipes.
Cheesy corn dip is perfect with potato chips, tortilla chips, pita chips, or veggie sticks.
Trader Joe’s cowboy caviar is made with corn, black beans, red bell peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers, sugar, lime juice, and chipotles in adobo.
Try This Easy Cheesy Corn Dip Today
Normally, being cheesy isn’t a good thing, but in this case, it’s the best! This deliciously cheesy corn dip is ready in less than 30 minutes, and it packs a hug punch of flavor. You can’t beat that! If you’re looking for a new dip, then give this one a try. You’ll be hooked from the first bite!
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Cheesy Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese, cubed
- 8 ounce pepper jack cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 13 ounce jar cowboy caviar, from Trader Joes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Put cream cheese and pepper jack cheese in a tart pan.
- Sprinkle with seasonings and pour cowboy caviar over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, remove and stir.
- Put back in the oven for 10-15 additional minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Cut the cheese into relatively small cubes so they melt evenly.
- Add the seasonings over the cheese before pouring in the caviar. This ensures everything is evenly distributed when you mix it all up.
