Creamy Crack Corn Dip

A ridiculously addictive, creamy, savory, and slightly sweet dip inspired by the flavors of elote (Mexican street corn). Perfect for game days or parties.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dip Base

8 oz package Cream cheese softened
1 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Flavor & Texture

15 oz can Sweet corn drained well
4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup Cotija cheese crumbled, for mixing
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons Hot sauce (like Cholula) optional

Topping

1/4 cup Cotija cheese for topping
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise for drizzling
1 tablespoon Chili powder for dusting

Method

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a comparable oven-safe skillet.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and fully incorporated.
Stir in the shredded Mexican cheese blend, grated Parmesan, drained corn, crumbled cooked bacon, 1/2 cup of Cotija cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of chili powder and spread evenly over the top of the dip mixture.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and lightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Cotija cheese and the fresh chopped cilantro over the hot dip. Serve warm with tortilla chips, Fritos Scoops, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, lightly roast half of the drained corn kernels in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes before mixing into the dip base. This enhances the 'crack' flavor profile.