Best Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn Dip

5 from 2 votes

Best Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn Dip

My Crock Pot Mexican Street Corn dip has sweet corn, tangy cotija, and just enough spice. No shucking corn or standing over a hot grill just dump and cook!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings Servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Dip

5-6 Cups Corn 7-8 Ears or 30 Ounces Frozen (Thawed and Drained)
12 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
½ Cup Sour Cream Full Fat
½ Red Onion Diced
1 Jalapeno Diced
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Hot Sauce Or, To Taste
2 Cups Shredded Cheese Freshly Shredded

For Topping

1 Lime Juiced
¾ Cup Cotija Cheese
¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro If Desired

Instructions

Spray crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
Optional but highly recommended: Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Add corn and cook until slightly charred on all sides.
Add all ingredients except lime juice, cotija cheese, and cilantro to the crock pot.
Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring once about halfway through. Cook until cheese is fully melted.
Stir in half of the cotija cheese. Then top with remaining cotija, cilantro, and lime juice. Enjoy!

Notes

Cream Cheese: Use brick style cream cheese not the whipped type in the tub. Soften it for 20-30 minutes before tossing in the crock pot to help it melt smoothly. You can also cut it into smaller pieces to help prevent lumps.
Cotija Cheese: Think of this as Mexican Parmesan. It is dry and crumbly. Look for it in the fancy or ethnic cheese sections. If you can't find it try queso fresco which is milder and softer, or feta which is tangier.
Cheese: Shred your own cheese if possible. Pre-shredded varieties are often coated in starch which can cause them to not melt smoothly.
Hot Sauce: I like the heat level and vinegary tang of Tabasco. You could also use Cholula if you prefer less heat.
Jalapeno: The more white lines you see the spicier the pepper. You can also remove the seeds and ribs for a milder dip.
Lime: Avoid bottled lime juice which have less flavor. To get the most juice from your lime roll it on the counter and microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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