Description
This Mexicorn and Rotel Dip is the life of every party — creamy, cheesy, and full of zesty Southwestern flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast!
Ingredients
1 can (11 oz) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, or jalapeños for garnish
Tortilla chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine Mexicorn, Rotel, cheddar, Monterey Jack, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Mix until well combined.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
4. Top with green onions, cilantro, or jalapeños if desired.
5. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping.
Notes
⭐ 5 Crowd-Pleasing Variations:
1. **Spicy Fiesta Dip:** Use hot Rotel and add diced jalapeños.
2. **Bacon Lovers’ Dream:** Stir in 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon.
3. **Cheesy Baked Version:** Spread into a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.
4. **Tex-Mex Ranch:** Add a tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix for a creamy, herby kick.
5. **Guac Fusion:** Stir in a mashed avocado right before serving for a creamy, tangy twist.
Perfect for game days, BBQs, and holiday parties — this dip never lasts long!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Mexicorn dip, Rotel cheese dip, party snacks, easy cold dip, Southwestern appetizer
