Description
This Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer inspired by classic Mexican street corn. It blends corn with cream cheese, sour cream, and Mexican spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a warm and irresistible party dip. Topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, it’s perfect for serving with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups corn (frozen and thawed or canned and drained)
- 2 cans creamed corn
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Seasonings & Add-ins
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (plus more for topping)
- ½ cup cotija cheese (or feta, optional but delicious)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings (Optional)
- Extra cotija cheese
- Extra chopped cilantro
- Additional chili powder
- Jalapeños
- Lime wedges for squeezing
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the corn, creamed corn, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded Mexican blend cheese, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and lime juice. Stir everything together thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors.
- Cook the Dip: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours or on High for 1 to 1½ hours. Stir the mixture occasionally to help the cheese melt evenly and prevent burning on the sides.
- Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Once the cheese has completely melted and the dip is hot and creamy, stir in the chopped cilantro and cotija cheese to add freshness and authentic Mexican flavor.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning by adding salt, pepper, or additional lime juice as desired to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve Warm with Toppings: Keep the dip on the warm setting to maintain temperature while serving. Top with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, sliced jalapeños, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use a slow cooker that maintains a steady low temperature to avoid overcooking or burning the dip.
- You can substitute cotija cheese with feta cheese if preferred.
- If you like it spicier, add more chili powder or finely chopped jalapeños into the dip before cooking.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently in the slow cooker on the warm setting.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best citrus flavor and to brighten the dip.
