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Healthy Mexican Street Corn Dip

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.