Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Elote Dip, a creamy, cheesy appetizer that brings a taste of Mexico to your gatherings. This dish combines the sweetness of corn with the richness of Cotija cheese and fresh scallions, making it an irresistible choice for game nights, parties, or family get-togethers. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this dip is best served warm with tortilla chips, veggies, or spread on toasted bread.
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 (1¾ cups)
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In an ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté scallion whites until softened.
- Add corn and Tajin seasoning; cook until corn softens.
- Stir in cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat and fold in sour cream and ¾ cup Cotija cheese; transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly; broil for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Garnish with reserved scallions and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 298mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg