Corn dip with cream cheese (with microwave steamed frozen corn kernels from a bag of mixed yellow and white corn kenels) made with only 4 ingredients and just 2 main ingredients - frozen corn and whipped cream cheese (plus salt and pepper) is a super easy, simple, delicious and popular dip or side dish (just like this scallion cream cheese dip) to serve with chips like fritos (corn chips), tortilla chips, potato chips, veggie sticks or fries! Also try this cream cheese corn casserole if you like the combination of cream cheese and corn!
Just like you can microwave frozen corn kernels for this recipe, you can also cook frozen corn on the cob in microwave! If you like easy frozen corn recipes, try this creamed corn with frozen corn, buttered corn in instant pot, buttered stir fried corn, roasted frozen mini corn on the cob, oven roasted frozen corn kernels, cream cheese corn casserole etc! You can more corn recipes here!
mexican street corn style inspired cream cheese corn dip:
This corn dip is also known as Mexican style street corn dip as it is inspired by the flavors of the Mexican street corn! However, this is an easy corn dip with cream cheese using just 4 ingredients and I used frozen corn to make this corn dip which is super convenient but you can also add more Mexican street corn flavors to make it even more authentic!
You may also add sour cream or mayo as they are popularly used in the Mexican street corn style dip recipes but I made this cream cheese corn dip without sour cream or mayo for a sweeter, less sour version and it's still very delicious. Feel free to tweak the recipe if you want to add the sour cream or mayo or other suitable add ons like lime juice, taco seasoning etc to suit your taste!
ingredients used to make corn dip with cream cheese:
frozen corn 1 cup (I used golden yellow and white corn mix)
whipped cream cheese 1 cup
salt adjust to taste
black pepper powder ½ teaspoon
how to make corn dip with cream cheese?
step by step instructions to make corn dip with cream cheese
Step 1 - Place the frozen corn in a microwave safe bowl.
Step 2 - Microwave the frozen corn for about 2 minutes so it will be soft (if not, you may heat for an additional one minute).
Step 3 - Once the corn is heated in the microwave (and there is no leftover water content in the bowl), add salt and black pepper, mix well to combine with the corn. You may add a little (about 1 teaspoon) of lime juice or lemon juice if you wish.
Step 4 - Now add the whipped cream cheese also to the bowl and mix well to combine with the corn. (If you want to use sour cream or mayo (about 1 tablespoon) you may add that also and mix with the corn cream cheese mixture)
Step 5 - Enjoy the prepared cream cheese corn dip warm or cold with any chips of your choice, like tortilla chips, fritos, potato chips etc as you like!
I also like to use this cream cheese corn dip as a spread or filling for sandwiches sometimes with added cheese like cheddar or pepper jack or gouda, but it's also just so delicious as it is! Other than just using corn, you may also add lightly sauteed or fried chopped bell peppers or other spices or seasonings like taco seasoning if you wish!
Corn Dip With Cream Cheese, Frozen Corn (Serve Hot Or Cold)
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- 1 cup frozen corn I used golden yellow and white corn mix
- 1 cup cream cheese whipped
- salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
Instructions
- Place the frozen corn in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave the frozen corn for about 2 minutes so it will be soft (if not, you may heat for an additional one minute).
- Once the corn is heated in the microwave (and there is no leftover water content in the bowl), add salt and black pepper, mix well to combine with the corn. You may add a little (about 1 teaspoon) of lime juice or lemon juice if you wish.
- Now add the whipped cream cheese also to the bowl and mix well to combine with the corn. (If you want to use sour cream or mayo (about 1 tablespoon) you may add that also and mix with the corn cream cheese mixture)
- Enjoy the prepared cream cheese corn dip warm or cold with any chips of your choice, like tortilla chips, fritos, potato chips etc as you like! I also like to use this cream cheese corn dip as a spread or filling for sandwiches sometimes with added cheese like cheddar or pepper jack or gouda, but it's also just so delicious as it is! Other than just using corn, you may also add lightly sauteed or fried chopped bell peppers or other spices or seasonings like taco seasoning if you wish!
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frequently asked questions
Corn dip is a creamy dip for crackers, chips etc made using corn (frozen or fresh), and a creamy base made using ingredients like cream cheese, mayo sour cream etc and flavored with salt and seasonings like pepper, garlic etc. In this simple corn dip, we use frozen corn and cream cheese as the two main ingredients!
Mexican street corn dip is made using corn, mayo or sour cream, jalapenos, lime, cilantro etc for tangy, spicy and sweet flavors resembling the flavors of Mexican street corn!
A two ingredient corn dip can be made in few different ways! You can make an easy, simple yet delicious two ingredient corn dip using just corn and cream cheese. Or you can make two ingredient corn dips using sour cream and corn or mayo and corn, melted cheddar cheese and corn etc!
You can serve corn dip with crackers or chips like tortilla chips, potato chips, corn chips like fritos (popular with corn dip!), veggie sticks etc! I also like to use it as a sandwich filling, with tacos, burritos and more!
how long to store corn dip with cream cheese?
You can store the corn dip in refrgerator in air tight food containers for about a couple of days and serve as you need! I don't recommend storing this corn dip for more longer time since we used frozen corn. If you use fresh corn, you may store in the refrigerator for about a week!
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