Healthy Mexican Street Corn Dip

Name: Healthy Mexican Street Corn Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 1 TBSP unsalted butter; 2 large cloves garlic; 4 cups corn kernels; fresh; 3 TBSP mayo*; 1/4 cup cotija cheese; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 tsp chili powder; Juice of 1 lime; 3 TBSP fresh cilantro; 1 green onion

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
171 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Healthy Mexican Street Corn Dip

Iris Warren

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This Healthy Mexican Street Corn Dip recipe is a lightened up version of the classic, filled with flavor and delicious cotija cheese. Think classic elote but eaten as a dip with chips, or as a side dish or taco topper! Gluten-free recipe with vegan-friendly substitutions.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 TBSP unsalted butter or vegan butter
2 large cloves garlic minced
4 cups corn kernels; fresh canned or frozen
3 TBSP mayo* I love avocado oil mayo - or sub 2% Greek yogurt
1/4 cup cotija cheese plus more for topping
1 red bell pepper diced
1/2 tsp chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
3 TBSP fresh cilantro
1 green onion chopped

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Instructions

Char corn: In medium-large skillet on medium heat, place butter, minced garlic and corn kernels in skillet; stir occassionally while cooking for about 10 minutes until corn is slightly charred.
Add mayo and seasonings: Remove from heat. Stir in mayo (or 2% greek yogurt), cotija cheese, red bell pepper, chili powder, lime juice and and chopped cilantro. Mix until combined.
Garnish and serve: Top with more cheese and green onion before serving immediately.

Notes

VEGAN - Sub butter with vegan butter and use a vegan mayo. You can omit the cheese, or replace with 1/2 TBSP nutritional yeast.
SERVE WARM - Mexican Corn Dip can be kept in Crockpot to keep warm for serving as appetizer at parties.
STORAGE - Leftover corn dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6th Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 570mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)