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Baked Elote Dip

Lightened-Up Baked Elote Dip That’s Perfect for Sharing

This Baked Elote Dip is a lightened-up twist on a classic Mexican appetizer, combining creamy cheese, sweet corn, and spices for a guilt-free crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 6 whole Scallions, thinly sliced Reserve dark green parts for garnish
  • 16 ounces Frozen Corn Kernels Fresh corn can substitute (about 3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon Tajin or Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote Seasoning Can substitute with chili powder
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 4 ounces ⅓-Less-Fat Cream Cheese Can use full-fat cream cheese
  • ¼ cup Light Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute
  • 7 ounces Cotija Cheese, grated Feta cheese works as an alternative

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Elote Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients and skillet for sautéing.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium and sauté the white and light-green parts of the scallions for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add corn and Tajin to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the corn softens.
  4. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream cheese until incorporated, then fold in sour cream and Cotija cheese.
  5. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
  6. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is golden.
  7. Garnish with dark green scallion tops and cilantro, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Monitor while broiling to prevent burning and ensure even heating. Use a cast iron skillet for best results.

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