Super Bowl Corn Dip: Texas Spicy!

Cast Iron Skillet with corn dip. Fresh cilantro on top of dip.

Super Bowl Corn Dip: The Ultimate Game‑Day Crowd Pleaser

The countdown is officially on. Super Bowl weekend is almost here, and if your house is anything like ours, the snack planning starts early. Wings? Of course. Sliders? Probably. But every great game‑day spread needs that one dish everyone hovers around… the one that disappears before halftime… the one people ask you to bring every single year.

This is that dish.

Our Texas Pepper Jelly Super Bowl Corn Dip is warm, cheesy, hearty, and loaded with sweet heat thanks to a splash of Apple Habanero Rib Candy. It’s the kind of dip that feels like a meal, because honestly, it practically is. Corn, tomatoes, chilies, onions, cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream… it’s comfort food with a kick, and it feeds a crowd without breaking a sweat.

And the best part? It’s incredibly easy. Mix, bake, stir, bake again. Done. You can even toss everything into a crockpot and let it do the work while you run errands, decorate, or get your game‑day setup ready.

Why This Dip Belongs on Your Super Bowl Table

  • Feeds 12–15 people (or fewer people who eat like linebackers)

  • Sweet heat flavor that keeps everyone coming back for “just one more scoop”

  • Perfect with anything – chips, crackers, toasted bread, raw veggies

  • Make‑ahead friendly and reheats beautifully

  • Crockpot‑approved for hands‑off hosting

Whether you’re hosting a full house or heading to a potluck, this dip brings big flavor with minimal effort. It’s warm, comforting, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting, exactly what a Texas‑style Super Bowl snack should be.

Scroll down for the full recipe, step‑by‑step instructions, and equipment list. Trust us… make it once, and it’ll become your new game‑day tradition.

Game on, y’all. 🏈🔥

What food is best for dipping?

We suggest you have plenty of crackers, bread, raw veggies, etc, on hand for dipping. These are popular and great with any dip, especially this one!

Ingredients:

Individual bottle of Texas Pepper Jelly's Apple Habanero Rib Candy

  • 3 cans of corn – mix ’em up! Just make sure one of them is whole yellow corn. Drain!
  • 2 cans of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced green chilies
  • Juice of a whole lime (lemon works, too)
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion – any kind
  • 1/2 cup peeled chopped apple
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 minced jalapeno pepper – more or less. Adjust for spiciness preferences!
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded any-other-kind-of-cheese
  • 1/2 cup jarred cheese dip (Tostitos Nacho Cheese Dip)
  • 1 8-oz package of softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (Miracle Whip works)
  • 1 cup sour cream (don’t use low-fat)
  • 1/4 cup Apple Habanero Rib Candy
  • Dash of garlic powder

What to do:

Preheat your oven to 350­° F. Grease a large casserole pan. (Don’t use a buttery spray)

In a very large bowl, combine everything except the last five ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining five ingredients, beating until smooth and creamy.

Pour the creamy mixture into the large bowl, and stir until very thoroughly combined.

Spoon this final mixture into your greased casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes, stir thoroughly, and bake for another 20 minutes. The top should appear lightly browned.

Let it cool for 15 minutes or so, and serve. It’s probably a good idea to place a folded towel on your coffee table so nothing gets burned or scratched – this casserole dish is going to get quite a workout!

This dip will keep for a week in the refrigerator and does really well in the microwave.

P.S. Remember, you can make this dip in your crockpot, too. Just throw it all in, turn the dial to “low,” go to work/church/the mall/nap/etc, and when you get home 6-8 hours later, it’ll be ready!

Corn dip in a cast iron skillet

Super Bowl Corn Dip

A warm, cheesy Super Bowl corn dip loaded with corn, tomatoes, chilies, creamy cheeses, and a splash of Apple Habanero Rib Candy. Baked until bubbly and golden, this crowd‑pleasing dip brings sweet heat and big game‑day flavor. Perfect with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans corn (mixed varieties; at least one whole‑kernel yellow) Drained
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced green chilies
  • Juice of 1 lime or lemon
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion any kind
  • 1/2 cup apple peeled, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño minced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (any variety)
  • 1/2 cup jarred cheese dip Tostitos Nacho Cheese Dip is what we use
  • 1 pkg cream cheese (8-oz) softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • 1 cup sour cream (not low‑fat)
  • 1/4 cup Apple Habanero Rib Candy
  • dash Dash of garlic powder
  • dash Chipotle Seasoning for the top

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spatula Large spoon
  • Hand mixer
  • 9"x13" casserole dish Cast Iron Skillet (seasoned so the cheese doesn't stick)
  • Oven
  • Can opener
  • Cutting board

Method
 

MIX-IN INGREDIENTS
    Add all ingredients listed for Bowl 1 into a large mixing bowl.
    1. 3 cans corn (mixed varieties; at least one whole‑kernel yellow)
    2. 2 cans diced tomatoes
    3. 1/4 cup diced green chilies
    4. Juice of 1 lime
    5. 1 cup finely chopped onion
    6. 1/2 cup apple
    7. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
    8. 1 jalapeño
    9. 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    10. 1 cup shredded cheese
    Stir well to combine and set aside.
      CREAMY BASE
        In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cheese dip, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Rib Candy, and garlic powder.
        1. 1/2 cup jarred cheese dip
        2. 1 pkg cream cheese (8-oz)
        3. 1 cup mayonnaise
        4. 1 cup sour cream (not low‑fat)
        5. 1/4 cup Apple Habanero Rib Candy
        6. dash Dash of garlic powder
        Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
          COMBINE AND BAKE
            Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish (avoid buttery spray).
              Pour the creamy mixture (Bowl 2) into the large bowl with the corn mixture (Bowl 1).
                Stir thoroughly until everything is fully combined.
                  Spoon into the prepared casserole dish or cast iron skillet.
                    Bake for 25 minutes, remove and stir, then bake an additional 20 minutes until lightly browned on top.
                      Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
                        Add a dash of Texas Pepper Jelly Chipotle Seasoning and some fresh cilantro to top it off!
                          OPTIONAL COOKING METHOD
                            Add all ingredients directly into the crockpot.
                              Stir well.
                                Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours until hot and bubbly.

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