As a mom, I know firsthand the value of recipes that are quick to prepare but still bring people together. This recipe checks all the boxes: easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry or fridge. It’s also a no-bake, mix-and-chill type of dish, perfect for when your day is already overflowing with school runs, work, and everything in between.
🌽 What is Mexicorn?
🧀 Ingredients You’ll Need:
2 cans Mexicorn, drained
1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained if needed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild, your choice)
8 green onions, sliced thin
1 cup mayonnaise
8 oz sour cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
You can also add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, but with the cheddar and Rotel, it’s already packed with flavor.
🥣 How to Make Zesty Mexicorn Fiesta Dip:
2. Chop your veggies – Slice the green onions and chop the cilantro finely. If you’re not a huge cilantro fan, you can use less or substitute with fresh parsley.
3. Mix it all together – In a large bowl, combine the Mexicorn, Rotel, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayo, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Stir until well blended.
4. Chill before serving – While this dip can be eaten immediately, it’s best when chilled for at least 1–2 hours. This gives all the flavors time to meld beautifully.
🧊 Serving Suggestions:
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers (especially buttery or multigrain)
- Fresh veggie sticks like celery, cucumber, or bell pepper slices
🌿 Tips & Variations:
Make it lighter: Substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream and use light mayo for a lower-fat version.
Go bold with cheese: Pepper jack cheese adds a nice kick if you want to swap out the cheddar. Don’t love cilantro? While cilantro adds brightness, parsley or even a touch of lime zest can work as a substitute.
⏱️ Why This Dip Works for Busy Moms
Let’s be honest, life is busy. Between the kids, work, errands, and laundry that never seems to end, most of us don’t have the time (or energy) for complicated appetizers. This dip is one of those back-pocket recipes that you can pull out anytime and know it’ll be a hit.
No oven, no stovetop, no stress. Just mix, chill, and serve.
It’s also budget-friendly and makes a generous amount, perfect if you’ve got a hungry crew at home or need to feed a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen.
📌 Save It, Share It, Love It!
Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later, especially if you're already thinking about holiday parties, tailgates, or potlucks. It’s truly the kind of recipe that will have people scraping the bowl and asking, “Who brought this?!”
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