Ryan's Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip
This creamy, cheesy smoked corn dip combines pepper Jack cheese, Southwest corn, Tajín, and fresh cilantro for a bold appetizer that's perfect for cookouts, game days, and gatherings. The slow smoke adds incredible flavor, while a finishing sprinkle of Tajín and a squeeze of lime bring everything together.
Prep
10 min
Cook
2 hr
Temp
Smoker, 225°F
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- 20 ounces Southwest corn with peppers, drained (approximately 1½ cans)
- ½–1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Tajín seasoning, to taste
- Additional Tajín, for serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Optional
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh lime juice, for serving
Instructions
1Prepare the dip. Preheat your smoker to 225°F. In a disposable aluminum pan, combine the cream cheese, pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, Southwest corn, cilantro, Tajín seasoning, and optional garlic.
2Smoke the dip. Place the pan in the smoker and cook for 1 hour.
3Stir the mixture. Remove the pan and stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined.
4Finish smoking. Return the pan to the smoker and continue cooking for 1 additional hour, or until hot, bubbly, and fully melted.
5Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with additional Tajín and cilantro. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Tips & Variations
- Make It Spicier: Stir in 1 diced jalapeño or a few dashes of hot sauce before smoking for extra heat.
- Turn It Into Quesadillas: Spread leftover dip between tortillas and grill until golden brown and crispy for an easy next-day meal.
- Add Crispy Bacon: Stir in 4–6 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon before smoking for a smoky, savory twist.
- Use It as a Topping: Spoon warm dip over grilled chicken, burgers, baked potatoes, tacos, or nachos instead of serving it only as a dip.
- Try a Different Cheese: Substitute part or all of the pepper Jack with Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a Mexican cheese blend for a different flavor profile.