Cream Cheese Corn Dip turns sweet corn into a hot, cheesy, and creamy appetizer that’s perfect for parties. Serve it warm with buttery crackers, fresh veggies, or tortilla chips for easy scooping and big flavor.
I’ve made plenty of baked corn dishes, but this dip elevates corn into something irresistible. Rich cream cheese melts into sweet corn with a touch of jalapeño for brightness. The result is a warm, comforting dip that works year-round—fresh summer corn is wonderful, but frozen or canned corn are convenient stand-ins.
Cream Cheese Corn Dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s easy to prepare, adaptable, and always a crowd-pleaser at cookouts, game days, or casual gatherings.
Use fresh corn, frozen kernels, or canned corn depending on what’s available. The recipe is flexible and quick, making it a reliable option when you need a simple, tasty appetizer.
Top tips
- You can make the dip spicy or mild by adjusting the jalapeño: remove seeds and membranes for mild heat, or leave them in for more spice.
- Finish with chopped chives for color and a mild onion flavor; fresh parsley is a fine substitute if you don’t have chives.
- Frozen corn, canned corn, or corn cut from the cob all work well—choose what’s easiest for you.
Ingredients
For full ingredient amounts and the step-by-step instructions, see the recipe card below. In short, you’ll need cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic salt, jalapeño, and corn (fresh, frozen, or canned).
How to make cream cheese corn dip
Begin by finely chopping a large jalapeño (or two small ones). Remove the seeds and membranes if you prefer the dip mild; keep them for more heat.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, milk, butter, garlic salt, and the chopped jalapeño. Stir frequently and cook 4–5 minutes until the cream cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Stir in the corn until evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish (an 8×8 or a 10.5×7 inch dish works well). Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling at the edges.
Serve the dip warm with crackers (buttery crackers like Ritz are a classic choice), carrot sticks, celery, or tortilla chips for dipping.
Make ahead instructions
To prepare the dip in advance, complete the stovetop steps, then cover the unbaked dip and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes or until heated through. If baking straight from the fridge, you may need an extra few minutes.
Freezing is not recommended, as it can affect the texture of the cream cheese and corn mixture.
Storage and reheating
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, usually 10–20 minutes depending on the amount.
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📖 Recipe
Cream Cheese Corn Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1½ teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 large jalapeño, finely chopped (or two small jalapeños)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 12 oz frozen corn (or about 2½ cups fresh corn kernels from 4 ears)
- To serve: crackers, carrots, celery
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 inch pan or a similar sized baking dish.
- Place cream cheese, garlic salt, chopped jalapeño, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until smooth and creamy and the cream cheese has melted. Stir in the corn.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, celery, and carrots.
Notes
For fresh corn, remove kernels from 4 medium ears to get roughly 2½ cups.
If you like heat, include the jalapeño seeds and membranes; remove them for a milder dip.
Make ahead: Prepare the dip through the stovetop step, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake as directed. Add a few extra minutes if baking straight from the fridge.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 12 g
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