Description
Corn Dip with Rotel is a creamy, cheesy appetizer loaded with sweet corn, zesty Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and a flavorful ranch-seasoned cream cheese base. This easy cold dip comes together in minutes and is perfect for potlucks, game days, BBQs, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Fritos Scoops
- Crackers
- Pretzel crisps
- Fresh vegetables
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until creamy.
- Add the vegetables: Fold in the drained corn, well-drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and cilantro if using.
- Mix thoroughly: Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cheddar cheese and green onions. Serve cold with tortilla chips, Fritos, crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Drain the Rotel tomatoes thoroughly to prevent a watery dip. For a spicier version, use Hot Rotel or add diced jalapeños. This dip tastes even better after chilling overnight and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: corn dip with rotel, rotel corn dip, creamy corn dip, easy party dip, cold corn dip, ranch corn dip, game day appetizer