The Best Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe
- May 19, 2019
- Last Updated: February 17, 2025
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This Mexican Street Corn Zucchini Dip is going to be your new favorite dip. Made with cotija cheese, spices and veggies, this cheesy corn dip recipe is sure to be a hit at any party!
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To my knowledge, I first tried mexican street corn recently (aka elote corn). Is that crazy?!
I really feel like I’ve been missing out with a hot cheesy corn dip. It was so tasty and addicting!
I mean I love Mexican anything else, so I’m not surprised how good this corn and zucchini recipe is. Even when paired with chicken tenders!
Anything with extra cheese and veggies is good in my book! Like this weeknight turkey taco quinoa skillet.
So, I set out to create a Mexican street corn dip based off of the flavors and spices of Mexican street corn. I wanted to add a few more veggies in, like zucchini and pepper because I’m a dietitian and all.
And then, this tasty cheesy corn dip was born.
Of course, this cotija corn dip is a little more flavorful than my love for corn on the cob.
The base uses cotija cheese and mayo, which makes this cheesy hot corn dip all kinds of creamy.
Ingredients for Cheesy Hot Corn Dip
We’re using three sources of fat in our cheesy corn dip (butter, mayo, and cotija cheese), but they make the best flavor possible!
- butter
- zucchini
- red pepper
- corn (frozen, canned or fresh!)
- mayonnaise
- cotija cheese
- paprika
- chili powder
- garlic
- lime
- Salt and pepper
I love using a cast iron skillet that holds flavor and seasonings in when I’m heating up this cheesy corn dip recipe.
Optional additions – bacon, shredded chicken, beef or pork, black beans – any protein would be so good!
How To Make This Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe
First, to make this crack corn dip, melt your butter over medium-high heat.
Add in the zucchini and red pepper. After a few minutes, add in the corn, mayo, cotija cheese, spices and lime juice.
Canned corn is probably the easiest, but fresh or frozen corn work just as well!
Stir everything together until the cheese starts to melt.
How to Use Cheesy Mexican Corn Dip
The best part about this cheesy corn dip is how versatile it is!
Here are some of my favorite way to use/serve it:
- veggie-rich side dish for baked cheesy chicken breasts
- Served with crackers or chips as a hot salsa
- a topping for meats and entrees
- Paired with a salad or grain (quinoa, rice, barley, etc.)
- In a tortilla or wrap for a veggie wrap – I like to add black beans!
- Served along with chicken kabobs
Enjoy this recipe all year round, but it’s especially tasty in the summer.
Who knew that a corn zucchini dip could become a smooth, creamy dip that is perfect on its own or used as a topping on seafood, chicken and/or chips?
And of course, if you like more spice, you can add red pepper flakes. Or, if you want more herb flavor, cilantro or basil would be delicious too!
The Best Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, I prefer unsalted
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 4 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or fresh if canned, about 2 15.25oz cans
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime, juiced about 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter over saucepan over medium high heat and add zucchini and red pepper. After a few minutes, add corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, paprika, chili powder, garlic and lime juice.
- Stir in mayo and sautee for a few minutes, or until cheese begins to melt.
- Top with additional cheese, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
TRY some of these other recipes!
- Avocado Bean Dip
- Sweet Potato Turkey Burgers
- Strawberry Chicken Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
- Mango Lime Quinoa Salad
- Mint Strawberry Fizz Cocktail
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Support Bucket List TummyThe dip looks delicious! I love that you included zucchini, I’m always looking for ways to use up my garden harvest! Pinned for later, Thanks!
Oh this looks SOOOOOOOOOOO good! I love summer corn!
It’s deeeeliciuos!!
We haven’t had corn yet this summer, but this is definitely sparking a corn craving. Pinning it! And that farm tour that you’re doing looks like SO MUCH FUN!
Thank you Emily – the tour was amazing! I hope to write about it soon 🙂
This looks so good, the best way to eat corn for sure!
Yes, so much taste!
this is a summer staple around here….i love the addition of zucchini!
Thank you!!
Ooo this looks so creamy and dreamy! I feel like summertime always has me craving Mexican food. Especially topped with fruity salsa like mango or pineapple. You don’t often see zucchini in dips! Love this : ).
xxMeah
I love summer zucchini and throw it anywhere I can!
Yes, I am also a HUGE James Taylor fan. My fave JT song is probably “Sweet Baby James”.
The corn on the cob with seasoning looked amazing — what was on it? It almost looked like coconut.
That made me salivate!
He’s the best! That corn on the cob was what inspired this recipe – they used some sort of cheese and seasoning!