Baked Elote Dip
Baked Elote Dip is a delightful Mexican-inspired appetizer that combines creamy cheese, sweet corn, and zesty spices for an irresistible dip. Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, this ooey-gooey skillet dip will be the star of your snack table. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a flavorful bite that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 whole scallions (thinly sliced, with dark green portions reserved)
- 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 the oven to 350°F and adjust oven racks.
- In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add white and light-green parts of scallions and salt; sauté until softened (2-3 minutes).
- Add corn and seasoning; cook until soft (3-5 minutes). Stir in cream cheese until fully blended.
- Remove from heat; fold in sour cream and ¾ cup Cotija. Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbling.
- Preheat broiler; sprinkle remaining Cotija on top and broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with reserved scallion greens and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
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