I’m sure you have had a version of this popular dip at one time or another. It is another one of my family’s favorite dips. We seem to like a lot of dips…hmmm…I wonder what that means? I think it means we like a good party! I decided to make this dip over the Labor Day Holiday because I hadn’t made it all summer, which, thinking back, is hard to believe.
I don’t know where the name of this came from. We have always called it Ugly Dip, but I have also heard it referred to as Crack Corn Dip. It is most addictive and thus perfect for a tailgate or for just about anything you might need a dip for. I often use “light” cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo with great results. If possible, do let it sit a few hours for the flavors to blend — it really makes a difference. Want to take it over the top? Cook and crumble some bacon and sprinkle it over the top before serving.
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayo
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cans (11 ounce) Mexi-corn, drained
- 1 can (11 ounce) Hot Rotel, undrained (use mild if you don't like things too hot!)
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2-3 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the corn, rotel, green onions, cheese, sugar, and garlic powder.
- Best if you can refrigerate it for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips or Fritos.
Enjoy!
Kim
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WOW that looks yummy! Thanks much for sharing…we really really love easy dips too. MMM good!
Love me a cheesy corn dip!
Hi Kim – I’m back to tell you I’d love for you to stop by my blog and pick up the “Super Sweet Blogging Award” I’ve given you….’relaxed instructions’ there. Thanks for being such a sweetie and sharing your fabulous recipes with the rest of us in Blogland. http://www.thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2012/09/super-sweet-blogging-award.html
I have never had corn dip before, but think I will try this. I love the name! I would love to call something ugly that tastes really good!
Thanks for linking up with us this week at Foodie Friends Friday.
Dawn
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I love this dip. I’ve made a similar version and it’s so yummy! Perfect for football season. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
sounds delicious, just pinned!
HELP! Made this last night to take to a party today Sunday December 13th – party postponed until Thursday December 17th . Will Ugly Dip keep & still be good ? Can this be frozen?
Hello, Diane. I have never frozen this and I don’t think I would recommend it. I have made this several times and we have eaten on it for 3 or 4 days. If you’re a type A like me you might plan a backup dip just in case, but I think you will be okay. I would love it if you came back and let me know how it worked out.
Thank you – really didn’t think freezing was an option. I’m convincing myself that it should be ok even after 5 days? – mayo & sour cream only thing iffy & imagine I’ve eaten things that old before that have contained one or both.
I’ve been fascinated with this recipe since I first saw it – sampled last night and again today –
I’m hooked (although don’t think we can eat entire recipe ourselves).
I’ll let you know the end result.
I think as long as your sour cream wasn’t too close to the expiration you’ll be fine. I was actually more worried about the green onions. Let me know what happens. 🙂
Agree – wondering if green onions will keep getting stronger and/or too slimy/mushy. I have sampled dip again recently & even now thought green onions a bit stronger so your latest comment makes a lot of sense!
This is my new go-to recipe for parties! I love it so much! In fact, I’m making it tonight to go with cheeseburgers just for fun!
It is one of our favorites as well! I am making it tomorrow night for a “dip” dinner we have when watching the basketball games. Thanks so much for visiting Miranda.