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Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip is creamy, hot and cheesy with fresh corn kernels, diced tomatoes and seasonings. YUM!
Football parties are in full swing these days, and I know what we’re bringing to our next game day gathering – this fantastic Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip!
A few weekends ago, my husband Jack was digging through my old recipe box and he came across a recipe card simply titled, “Cheese Dip.” It was a really great recipe that I got from a co-worker many years ago – and it was hidden and long forgotten in my recipe box.
Jack used that recipe as the starting point for today’s Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip – but changed up the cheeses a bit and added fresh corn kernels, diced Roma tomato, red onion, some jalapeño, as well as other seasonings. The cheese dip is baked in the oven until warm, melted and lightly golden brown on top.
Jack and I both think this is one of the best dips we’ve ever made – and in fact, as soon as these photos were taken, the two of us alone ate almost half of that dish of cheesy goodness before it made its way to the refrigerator! We love this dip – and I think you will too!
One last note – we only used one jalapeño in this recipe but feel free to add more if you like a spicier dip – or swap in some jalapeño jack cheese if you prefer!
You may like these other Cheese Dip recipes:
- Easy Zesty Cheese Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Chile con Queso
- Creamy Chicken Queso Dip
- Queso con Carne
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Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip
We baked our Southwestern Cheesy Corn Dip in a 9” round x 2½ ” deep casserole dish. Feel free to use a similar volume, oven-proof dish or pan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Roma tomatoes, cut into large pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 3 ears of corn shucked and removed from cob, or 3 cups frozen
- 1 medium jalapeno stemmed, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 pound Fontina cheese, shredded
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Place cut tomatoes in a strainer over a bowl and sprinkle with one teaspoon of the salt. Let drain while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, at least 15 minutes.
- In a large fry pan, heat oil over medium high and add onion, corn, jalapeno, paprika, sugar and remaining half teaspoon salt. Cook stirring often with wooden spoon for three minutes. Add drained tomatoes and cook for ten minutes or until liquid has evaporated and the mixture starts to stick. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, place shredded Jack and Fontina cheeses, cream cheese and mayonnaise and mix to combine.
- Add corn mixture to bowl and mix again.
- Pour into ungreased 9”X2 ½” round casserole dish (or similar size dish) and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. The mixture fills the casserole right to the top. Depending on your dish, you may need to place a sheet of tinfoil on the shelf right below to catch any drips.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips and then please invite us over!
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Can I use sour cream instead of mayonnaise?
Hi Sue – Mayonnaise is an oil-based condiment, while sour cream is dairy…they aren’t typically interchangeable. But, it could work…please let us know how it comes out!
Looking at this recipe made my mouth water. We will make this on the first cool day.
Hope you love the dip Mary Ann!
Would it be ok to make ahead of time and keep in the fridge to put in the oven the following day?
Yes Carly – this recipe can definitely be made ahead of time and heated the next day. Enjoy!
I believe you could stir in your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, the little parts and pieces you get when you clean the scraps from the bones, and serve it with melba toast to snack on during the weekend after “Bird Day:.
Sure Bev! You could definitely add the leftovers! Sounds delicious!
Can’t wait to try out this recipe on my family! Pretty sure everyone will enjoy this!!! Pinned!
Thanks Amy – we’ve been craving it too!
What cheese can you substitute for the Fontina?
Hi MC – You can swap in any other cheese that melts easily such as American, Cheddar, Mozzarella…
Does this need to be baked ? Was curious if it would work in a crockpot ?
Hi Cassie – We’ve only baked this dip – if you try it in the crockpot please let us know how it comes out!
I love this cheesy corn dip for foot game games, on a beautiful Sunday kicking back with “sigh” sports and dip to get me through the game!!! That all melty cheese on top looks to die for, but what a great recipe to share with others to at Fall family gatherings. Beyond yum!
I feel the same way you to Laura! I enjoy the games more for visiting with friends (and the food of course!) Thanks for visiting us today!