Dr Pepper Hot Corn Dip (with Video)
A delicious party recipe using Dr Pepper, this Hot Corn Dip actually uses Dr Pepper in the dip!
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Dr Pepper Hot Corn Dip Recipe
Longtime readers of Sugar, Spice & Glitter already know of my family’s football obsession – and of my party food obsession!
Half of the fun of getting together to watch the game is getting to enjoy some yummy, indulgent food – like pulled pork, gooey football-shaped brownies, or a cheesy Hot Corn Dip!
This year, I decided to take a conventional Hot Corn Dip and bring it up a notch by adding Dr Pepper into the recipe.
The result?
A savoury, slightly sweet n’salty, creamy and cheesy dip with plenty of tasty sautéed veggies!
For the BEST flavor, I recommend cooking down your Dr Pepper before making the recipe to make a more concentrated “Dr Pepper syrup.”
More Tailgating Recipes
- Jalepeño Crunch Burgers
- Chili Dogs from Taste of Home
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich Sliders
- Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings from Cafe Delites
- Creamy Dill Potatoes
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Well Plated by Erin
- Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Watch our quick recipe video to see just how easy this Dr Pepper Hot Corn Dip is to make, and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe:
Ingredients for Hot Corn Dip
- Butter
- Corn (can use frozen)
- Red Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Bell Pepper, chopped
- Jalapeño, optional, chopped and deseeded
- Cream Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Dr Pepper
- Green Chiles
- Green Onions, chopped
- Shredded Cheese
- Taco Seasoning, optional <– grab our recipe for homemade taco seasoning
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: this recipe begs for customization. Adjust the seasoning and vegetables to your personal preference.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Cast Iron Skillet <– I love the versatility of a good cast-iron pan – you can make everything from eggs to dessert in them and they transition easily from the stove to the oven. This one is pre-seasoned and great for even heating
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Serving bowl
How to Make Hot Corn Dip with Dr Pepper
First, chop all of your vegetables to 1/2″ or smaller.
Place 1/2 Tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat and melt.
Add the corn and saute until slightly browned and fragrant.
Remove the corn to a medium-sized mixing bowl and add 1 Tablespoon butter to the skillet.
Add the garlic, red onion, bell pepper and jalapeno.
Saute until slightly browned, then remove to the bowl with the corn.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise to the bowl and mix well.
Add green onions, green chiles and Dr Pepper. Stir.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese slowly, mixing well to incorporate.
Fold the mixture into your serving dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Grab your free printable recipe card for our Dr Pepper Hot Corn Dip recipe:
Hot Doctor Pepper Corn Dip
A delicious cheesy hot corn dip made with DR Pepper for a savoury, slightly sweet and salty party dip perfect for football tailgating
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter
- 2 cups corn (can use frozen)
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, optional, chopped and deseeded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Dr Pepper
- 2 oz green chiles (half a can)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning, optional
Instructions
- First, chop all of your vegetables to 1/2" or smaller.
- Place 1/2 Tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat and melt.
- Add the corn and saute until slightly browned and fragrant.
- Remove the corn to a medium-sized mixing bowl and add 1 Tablespoon butter to the skillet.
- Add the garlic, red onion, bell pepper and jalapeno.
- Saute until slightly browned, then remove to the bowl with the corn.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise to the bowl and mix well.
- Add green onions, green chiles and Dr Pepper*. Stir.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese slowly, mixing well to incorporate.
- Fold the mixture into your serving dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
*For best flavor, reduce the Dr Pepper in a saucepan by bringing to a boil, and then reducing to a simmer. Continue simmering until the liquid is reduced by half.
Recommended Products
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Best Foods Mayonnaise Real Mayo Gluten Free, Kosher Condiment 48 oz -
Daisy, Regular Sour Cream, 8 oz
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Jalapeno Peppers, 8 oz
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Tillamook, Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Shredded Cheese, 16 oz
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Hatch Mild Diced Green Chilies, 4 oz
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Dr Pepper Soda, 7.5 Fl Oz Can (pack of 6)
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Green Giant Extra Sweet Corn Niblets, 11 Ounce
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Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Brick (8 oz Box)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 154mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
This hot corn dip is a fun way to incorporate Dr Pepper into your football tailgate recipes – beyond just drinking!
For more fun ideas on how to incorporate Dr Pepper in recipes, check out our InstaPot Dr Pepper Pulled Pork.
Check out our other Appetizer Recipes here:
Tried this dip last night for a Mexican themed dinner party and it was NOT a hit. I followed the recipe just as it was written. It was too greasy and wasn’t even appealing to look at because of all the “standing” grease. Not sure why the addition of Dr.Pepper. That taste was lost with all the cheese taste.
Hi Tony,
I’m really sorry you had a bad experience – as you can see in my video and pictures, we did not have an issue with standing grease, but we used pre-shredded cheese. Did you by chance cover up the dish while baking? (We didn’t… I’m trying to figure out where this could have gone wrong 🙂 )
The Dr Pepper added a bit of sweetness for us, but it was mostly just a fun alternative to adding cream or milk to the dip.
Hey Jennifer,
I’m looking to make this recipe next weekend and am wondering what dish you used to bake this in. Any links or info would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Hi Phil, I used a ceramic baking dish.