This dip is deliciously addictive! Creamy dip with a little bit of heat from the jalapeños, bursting with flavor from the MexiCorn and the green onions. This is a hit and the first thing gone at every party — It isn’t “award winning” for nothing!
For my Mother in Law’s birthday we had a pool party, and everyone brought something. This {Award Winning} Crack Dip showed up on the table and everyone went CRAZY for it! My nephew’s girlfriend, Barbie, had brought it over, receiving the recipe while they had vacationed this past summer.
I said to her, “What is IN this stuff? I can’t stop eating it!” She rattled off some crazy ingredients, and said “It’s so good, and you can’t stop eating it. Everyone loves it, that’s why it’s called Crack Dip, I guess!”
She texted me the recipe right after the party, I had it saved in my phone, only to get a new phone, and lost it. Once again she texted me the recipe, and I knew when I was invited to a party last weekend, exactly what I was bringing!
I was invited to my one of my youngest daughter’s close friends home, where her mom was having a girl’s night for Christmas. We were asked to bring a cocktail, a dessert or an appetizer. She said there would be a fun contest with a winner for each category voted on by the women in attendance. Each category would receive a prize.
We had just watched The Grinch earlier this week and have been doing quotes and laughing. I immediately said, “Award? There’s and Award?”
I took the dip and it won for the best appetizer. I had to come home and tell Barbie that it won. She said her Mom had taken it to work earlier that week for a pot luck and everyone wanted the recipe. This one here is a winner friends, you have to try it!
I mean, after all, it’s “Award Winning!”
Add all of the ingredients to a big bowl — stir to combine.
This recipe calls for MexiCorn. You can find it in one of two places in your market, right by the regular canned corn, or in the Ethnic/Hispanic food section.
Once the dip is combined, cover it and place it in the refrigerator over night — for a whole day is even better. Trust me — it gets so much tastier as the flavors all combine.
Serve with tortilla chips for dipping. Watch it DISAPPEAR.
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{Award Winning} "Crack Dip"
This dip is deliciously addictive! Creamy dip with a little bit of heat from the jalapeños, bursting with flavor from the MexiCorn and the green onions. This is a hit and the first thing gone at every party -- It isn't "award winning" for nothing!
Ingredients
- 2 (11 ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 cup real sour cream
- Tops of 3 bunches of green onions, sliced
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can green chilies, diced
- 1/3 cup of jalapenos (the jar kind), chopped
- 8 ounce package of Shredded Mexican Blend cheese
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
Combine all of the dip contents together and place in the fridge. I suggest making it 12 hours ahead, or even the day before. The flavors just keep getting better and better! Serve with tortilla chips!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2819 Total Fat: 275g Saturated Fat: 88g Trans Fat: 2g Unsaturated Fat: 168g Cholesterol: 444mg Sodium: 2256mg Carbohydrates: 27g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 16g Protein: 63g
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Mexicorn, mayo, sour cream, green onions, green chilies, jalapenos and cheese — so easy and so good!
** Update: This Recipe has been ON FIRE since I posted it. It is consistency in the top 5 recipes of all time on my blog. All of those people can’t be wrong! 😉
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Can’t wait to try this dip!!
Do you cook anything? Corn or melt cheese
Nothing to cook!
Crack is right…I want some immediately.
I just need a spoon, skip those chips!
Wow – I am making this for our Christmas Eve family dinner (appetizer). It sounds delicious. Thanks!!
I love the simplicity of this dip plus it looks so yummy!
This sounds great! And easy to make as well. I love it. I might make it for Super Bowl!
Do you drain the can of green chilies?
No don’t drain them.
what size can of mexicorn do you use?
I think they only come in one size? 11 ounces I think?
Mexicorn comes in 7 oz & 11 oz cans.
Is “MEXICORN” basicly whole kernel corn? I can’t seem to find anything in the ethnic aisle that says mexicorn
It’s corn with peppers in it. It’s always right by the corn at my store.
Sweet Crap! I just made this… I cannot stop eating it! LOL I can’t wait to experience the flavor after 12 hours, if its already this good! This definitely requires a double batch going forward, so I can have some at home AND take to whatever event I will be making it for!!!
Thanks so much!
These kinds of comments make me SO GLAD that I do what I do! Thanks for the sweet words. I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Hi I live in Ireland what alternatives can I use for this recipe never heard of Mexicorn here
Basically it is corn with diced red and green bell peppers. You could use regular canned corn and add a small amount of red and green bell pepper? I’m sure it will be great!
Two cans of corn and maybe half a can of Rotel ( diced tomatoes and green chilies)
What can I substitute for Green Chiles? My husband is allergic but would love to make this for him. Thanks in advance.
Brooke, maybe add more jalapenos? Or just omit them all together? I think Mexicorn might have chilies too? Might want to double check that. If you try it, without, I would be curious to hear what you think? I am sure it would still be good!
I just made this. I accidentally forgot the green chilies when I went grocery shopping…Oops! I just added about an 1/8 cup extra jalapenos. It is delicious!! Can’t wait to try it again with the chilies though. 🙂
This looks great! I have a surplus of mozzarella cheese, though. Can I use that instead?
You could try it, but it won’t taste the same. maybe you will think it’s better that way? 🙂
It was good! Amazing recipe!
Did you use the mozzarella?
made this yesterday for a bbq today. everyone loved it…all asked for the recipe! so easy to make and so good!
I am SO GLAD that you loved it, too!! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to let me know!
Can you tell me what mexicorn is?
You will find it by the corn – it has chilies in it. It’s a smaller can than regular corn typically comes. 🙂
Hello,
What is Mexicorn?
Thank you
You can find it in the same place as the regular canned corn. It has peppers in it. 🙂
OH,never mind my question,just saw someone else asked,and you answered.
Is it really three whole bunches of green onions? (the green part) That just seems like a lot. Can you please confirm that is correct? THANKS!! Can’t wait to try this!
Yep. it’s really three! 🙂 Cut it back if you want, but nobody ever complains — It’s super good!
I made this over the weekend and took to a cookout. It was a big hit! Everybody loved it! And I did use all the green onions that it called for! 🙂
Fantastic!! So happy you loved it! 🙂
thankyou for sharing the recipe
Love this dip! Also delicious with big Fritos 🙂
YES! Totally agree!
trying this tomorrow. No baking. Correct?
No baking!
Down in Alabama we make crack dip a little differently. We brown ground sausage, melt cream cheese and drain a can of rotel and stick it all in the crock pot and serve with corn chips. This sounds amazing as well though.
sounds good!
Can you pls tell me the approximate serving size !
It makes a large bowl, perfect for a big crowd! 12 people maybe? I don’t have an exact “per serving” measurement.
Thank you …
would this be good warmed up a little?
I have never tried it warm? If you do, I would love to hear the outcome!
1 word
FABULOUS and it makes alot
Thank you, John! Yes, it feeds a crowd! And yet it’s always gone! 😉
What size can of green chiles?
Sounds great, can’t wait to make this for a friends Halloween party but just to be clear, is it the tops of 3 scallions or three bunches of scallions (green part)? Thanks!
yes, the green part and it’s bunches. It sounds like a lot — but it strangely is just right!
This sounds amazing! My friends have a ‘Corntoberfest’ every October and all recipes involve corn in some way, so I’m going to try this. I’ll let you know how it goes! Thanks for the recipe!
What a fun party!! I hope you love it! That would be great to hear what you thought! THANK YOU!
This dip is amazing! I just made it for a tailgate tomorrow, but I’m afraid there may not be any left by then – I can’t get myself away from it! I always change up recipes based on what I have around, so I used three cans of Mexicorn, extra jalapeños (but they were mild), and only one bunch of green onions. I may serve it warm tomorrow, but I LOVE that it is so delicious cold, because then I don’t have to worry about keeping it warm!
P.S. I wanted to give it 5 stars but it went to 4 when I clicked post!
Thanks, Brantley! How was it warm?
You don’t have to melt the cheese in the oven or anything? Just mix all together?
No melting! 🙂
They only have jalapeno’s pickeled in the jar??
I find them right next to the canned green chilies — if you can’t find them use about 1/4 cup. 🙂
I’m going to make it this weekend. Is the jalapeno the pickled ones or just the regular jalapeno’s in a jar/can?
Yep! I have bought them both ways!
On a scale of 1-10 how spicy would you say this is??
It’s really not spicy — the creaminess of the dip takes away from it, and if you can eat canned jalapenos you would be good. I would say if 10 were spiciest, I’d say 2 or 3. (that is even coming from my daughter who doesn’t handle much spice.) It’s more onion flavored than spice.
Thank you so much! Will be making this to take as a thanksgiving appetizer! Wanted something a little different and edgier than traditional thanksgiving food 🙂
Hope you all enjoyed it! 🙂
Have you ever tried adding bacon? Just wondering how it would taste.
I haven’t — but bacon is good on anything in my opinion!
have you ever tried adding bacon? Just curious as to how it would taste.
Are the green chilies drained?
No need to drain them. 🙂
I’m so bummed I didn’t read the comments before I made this- I did not drain the green chillies or jalapeños and it is super spicy! Can you think of anything I could do to reduce the heat? I doubled the batch so I have a TON of this “crack” that I’m afraid will go to waste! 🙁
Thanks
Sarah
Sarah- I think if you added more of the creamy part (mayo and sour cream) that could help? Maybe try in part of it? It’s hard to define spicy to so many people, we don’t find this dip spicy. I think it just varies. I hope this helps, it really is a good dip! 🙂
I just to wanted to clarify, are the chiles drained?
In two different comments you say yes and no. Thanks!
Do not drain the chilies.
I couldn’t find mexicorn so I used southwest corn and it turned out awesome. Thank you!
So happy that you enjoyed it!
This is probably one of the best dips I have made and served. Everyone who has tried it, absolutely loves it. Its now requested every time my friends and I get together. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
I am delighted you have found a “keeper” of a recipe! Thank you for taking the time to share with me! 🙂
What size can green chilis?
4ounces
Great dip. I’ve added diced, seeded tomatoes and sliced black olives for color and texture. If you are watching carbs, serve with celery sticks or cucumber slices for dipping/scooping.
Great additions!! Happy that you love it, too!
After reading all the rave reviews about your Crack Dip, I made it last night. So easy to make and absolutely amazing. Followed the recipe exactly except had to substitute southwest corn for the mexicorn because my store didn’t carry that. We didn’t find it spicy at all. It’s so nice to have a different dip other than spinach, artichoke, etc. I’m making this for a bridal couples shower in 2 weeks so hope it’s a hit! Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes. Thanks for sharing.
I am so happy that you enjoyed it!
Thank you for stopping by to let me know that you enjoyed it!! I love comments! 🙂
Is this really spicy?
No, not at all!
Making it for the 4th, hope I have the right size ingredients , have 2 8oz cans. Of mexicorn and I 4 oz can of chiles don’t want to mess this up, had it last week at a party and couldn’t stop eating it.
Yep! You got it!
Thanks, going to make it now .
I had this at a 4th of July party – could NOT stop eating it – no wonder it is called “crack” dip. I loved it thank you for the recipe – I was looking for it.
Im so glad you liked it!
Hi
Cannot find mexicorn for the life of me! Can I substitute it with regular canned corn and add in other spices? If yes, what other spices should I add in?
Thanks!
It’s not really “spices” — it’s peppers. It should be right by the canned corn– I have found it at Walmart, do you have one of those?
How many does this serve? Do I need to double it for my husband’s work potluck? Thanks!!
That depends on if you can get people to stop! Lol. Seriously though– it makes quite a bit, I’d grab a couple of bags of chips.
I looked up some recipes for Crack Dip & another recipe added a dry ranch dip pkg. Is your recipe flavorful w/o any spices, etc.?
Very much so! No complaints from anyone. 🙂
I HATE onions…would this recipe be totally ruined if I make without? Wondering if anyone has done it that way?
Not that anyone has ever mentioned to me. If you try it that way will you come back and tell me how it is?
I am going to make this yummy dip tonight for a Norwex party that I’m hosting tomorrow evening and I have seen comments about not draining the chilies, but what about the corn?
Thank you!
Drain the corn! 🙂
Thank you! My mouth is watering just thinking about getting to taste this tonight!
Enjoy!! Thanks for being here!
I’m making a batch of this right now for at tailgating party at the Big House” to Michigan! I can’t wait to taste it in the morning!
Enjoy!! Have fun!
I just googled best dips, because I’m a dip-oholic and this was the second one to come up! I make something similar, I use fresh corn off the cob, and no jalapeños, and it is always a hit! It is like crack!!! It’s a great topping for chili and tacos! I just love it!
How exciting! I need to see what number one is! 😉 I gotta try it on tacos! If you love dips check out my Texas Trash and my Dill Pickle dip– those three recipes are always my top three!
If I made it today on a Wednesday can I bring it to a party Saturday? How long ahead can you make it?
I made this today. Delicious! Will it still be good to bring it to a party Saturday? How far ahead can you make it?
I thinking you refrigerate it should be? You have LEFT OVERS?
We have a Halloween Party to go to Saturday and I wanted to bring something new. We are all bringing appetizers. I went on line and found your recipe. Made it yesterday (Wednesday) to make sure we liked it and was going to make it again Friday. We LOVED it! Delicious! But it was just my husband and I so I have plenty left and wanted to know whether you thought I should make a fresh batch on Friday. It has been in the refrigerator since yesterday afternoon.
I’ve made this twice in the last few months. Just made it again for a party tomorrow night and almost had to break my husband’s hand to keep him out of it! This dip is AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing it with the world!
So happy to hear that!!
You should try adding a packet of taco seasoning. I thought it helped tie it all together
I’m going to make this for thanksgiving , first time making it. Does it taste better with tortilla chips or corn chips
It’s really a personal preference- it’s good with a spoon! 😉 I usually use tortilla.
Here it is, Thanksgiving morning and I am attending a friend’s giving today. I usually bake desserts to take but I had no time this week. I needed something besides wine. I found this recipe, quick trip to the store and quickly combined the ingredients. A spoonful to taste…..DELICIOUS!!! It’s only going to get a couple of hours to chill but I think it will be fine. I did drain all the canned and jarred ingredients prior to combining.
I’m excited to see what kind of reaction this recipe gets. Thank you for sharing!!
I am so glad you loved it!
Can you freeze this dip
I never have? I would think so?
Can you substitute Greek Yogurt for the sour cream?
Videos are so time consuming but they are such a great way to showcase your recipes and sense of style! This one is a HIT!!
Thanks, Robin!
Love this! Great video!
Thank you!
I made this a couple of years ago for a tailgate party, and it was a huge hit! Delicious!
So happy everyone liked it!!
O.K… I’m going to get into serious trouble when I make this because I don’t think I’ll be able to stop eating it! But it’s worth the “risk.” 🙂 Love the recipe – and the story that goes with it! Can’t wait to taste it!
This is my third time making this dip. It’s so good! My family loves it. My picky two year old eats it with carrots and celery!
I am so happy that you love it like we do!! <3
Excellent recipe. Thanks for sharing! The 2nd time I made this recipe I was doing it from memory and for some reason got confused and put in a package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix by mistake. Oh, my! It was even better. YUM. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Really? I will have to try that!!
Can’t wait to try! Are the jalapeños you use pickled ?
Yes!! The ones in the jar!! Please let me know what you think?
I thought it might be interesting to add a small can of crab. Am I crazy? I can never seem to leave well enough alone.
If you try it, will you come back and let me know?
Silly question. The tops of the green onion is the green part not the white?
Never silly questions! Yes, the green. Also known as scallions. 🙂
I wonder if I could use ONLY sour cream and no mayo!
You could sure try it? I think the mayo adds a little something- but if you try it, will you let me know?
I’m making this for a party of 30… how many batches will I need and do I simply double or triple everything listed?
Thanks! Looks amazing.
Kelly- it actually makes a pretty big portion as is. I’d say if you are having other food too, doubling it would be just fine. 🙂
Can you please tell me what you mean by 3 ” bunches” of green onion?? In my store they come in bags of 10-12 In each. 3 of those would be ALOT! How many green onions in a ” bunch”??? In your video it didn’t look like alot of onion. Thank you
Monica – I’d say our are about 5-6 to a bundle. It is a lot but it works out. Cut it back to 10-12 if you’re worried.
Hey Michaela, found your easy recipe for a bachelor. Wish me luck- bringing to a work competition pot luck on Friday. Thanks for sharing! You rock!
Awesome! Would love to hear how the competition goes! Good luck!
Hey thanks for the recipe, just made it and may I suggest adding ground chorizo and salt! Really took it to the next level unless you’re vegetarian 😉
Love that you made it your own!
Has anyone tried this warm? I know it will be good either way but kinda wanted to try it warm
Ashley — I haven’t? If you do, would you let me know how it goes?
I made this dip for a tailgate over the weekend and it was a huge hit! Thanks for the recipe!
When you say three Bunches of green onions, what do you consider a bunch? Is one bunch the whole thing wrapped together from the store or is a bunch the onions that stem from one bulb? Hard to explain but I don’t want to use too many.
Very good question. It’s 3 bunches of onions, not 3 onions. It seems like a lot, but when it sits overnight, it’s perfect!!
My wife found this recipe and had me make it. I give it a 3/5 after making and tasting it. Personally I think it needs some seasonings or herbs or citrus zest to accentuate the flavor.
Have you let it refrigerate overnight like the recipe states?
How long will this keep in the fridge? Wanting to make it two days ahead of time due to time constraints… will that be ok?
Thanks for sharing your recipes!
Two days ahead will be just fine!
Tastes delicious !! Does this need to be kept cool or can it sit out on a table for a few hours at a party ?
It can sit out for a couple of hours. You can always add ice to a bowl underneath if you’re concerned.
Hi There,
I’ve made this a few times and its always a hit! I made some on Thursday but made a bit too much and wondering if it would still be good to serve for an upcoming get together this coming Fri Jan 11?
That seems a little long. I’m not sure I’d trust that?
I made your Crack Dip and it is fabulous. How long will it keep in the refrigerator?
Hi, Cindy! Thank you! I’ve only ever kept it a couple of days. It tends to get kind of watery if kept too long. Plus, you have to be careful with the mayo and sour cream. Hope this helps!
Does this dip still taste good after 2 days of sitting in the fridge? I made it last night for a work party we were supposed to have today but there ended up being a snow day, so the party has been moved to tomorrow.
It’s definitely delicious now! ?
It should be fine for two days!!
3 bunches (as they come in the store) of green onions? Seems like a lot. Made it twice this way already, but wanted to be sure.
Yes, that’s right! It does seem like a lot but it just works!!
Hi! I noticed in the comments it said the tops of the onions but then also the white part. I just want to confirm that it’s just the tops of three bunches of green onions?
Yes – just the tops. Save the whites for another recipe! 🙂
Oh no I bought an actual jalapeño. Can I use that instead of canned??
sure!
Can you replace jalapeno pepper and green chili’s with anything else….we can’t do spice
You can buy the mild green chiles and leave the jalapeños out?
I’ve made this dip several times for special occasions over the past couple of years. Each time people love it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Do you use mild green chilies or regular ones? I’ve made this before and it was delicious, I just can’t remember what I used. Thank you!
It’s really a personal preference. If you want it spicier use the spicer ones. I typically buy mild, because not everyone in my family likes the heat.
To take it up a notch, add 1 or 2 Tbl. Of taco seasoning.
Delicious recipe!! Thanks for sharing!
Has anyone ever made use the whole green onion (white and green part)? I just made this and didn’t read my instructions very good. Did it taste okay?
Stacy – if you use the whole thing it’s going to be really onion-y. If you want to do that, maybe try cutting the amount in half and using the whole thing. I would love to hear what you think?