Stovetop Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe

This is the ultimate cheesy corn dip that everyone will love. You can use frozen corn as well. We love adding spicy jack cheese. It’s amazing!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 160kcal

2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
3 cloves (3 cloves) garlic , crushed or minced
1 medium (1 medium) onion , chopped (a sweet onion variety is preferable- Walla Walla sweet, Vidalia, Maui Sweet, etc...)
1-2 (1) Serrano chiles (or to taste), diced
3 ears (3 ears) corn shucked , about 3 cups
8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese
1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese or spicy jack (or any melting cheese)
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
kosher salt or sea salt , to taste
freshly ground black pepper , to taste
optional , garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and then add the garlic, onion, and chilies. Cook until onions are soft.
Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese, stirring and breaking up the block of cream cheese to help it soften. After the cream cheese as softened, stir in the cheddar cheese, chili powder, ground cumin and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds or until the cheese melts.
If desired, garnish with green onions or cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature with crackers, toasts, or as a side dish.

Course: Appetizer, Dips, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetables

Cuisine: American