Baked Elote Dip
Baked Elote Dip is the ultimate cheesy comfort food that takes your gatherings to the next level! This delicious Mexican-inspired dip combines sweet corn, creamy cheeses, and zesty spices for an irresistible appetizer everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 whole scallions (thinly sliced, dark green portion kept separate)
- 16 ounces frozen corn kernels (or 3 cups fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Tajin or Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote Seasoning Blend
- 4 ounces ⅓-less-fat cream cheese
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 7 ounces Cotija cheese (grated, about 1¾ cups)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté scallions until softened.
- Add corn and seasoning, cooking until the corn begins to soften.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted; then mix in sour cream and Cotija cheese.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until bubbling, about 10-12 minutes.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden, garnish with scallion greens and cilantro, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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