Healthy Elote Dip Recipe

A white counter with a white bowl full of easy and healthy elote dip and topped with lime wedges and parsley. Off the the side is a spoon, a bowl of tortilla chips, another wedge of lime, and a bowl of spices.

4.72 from 7 ratings

This healthy elote dip is a lightened-up twist on Mexican street corn—made with simple, mindful ingredients and packed with flavor. An easy appetizer or side dish that’s perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: elote dip

Servings:

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Enameled Cast Iron Pan
Mixing Bowls
Vitamix Blender

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 15 oz corn, canned (about 3 cups corn)
⅓ cup Cotija cheese
6 tbsp Greek yogurt
6 tbsp cottage cheese blended together with the yogurt, so there are no chunks
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime juiced
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

In a medium sized cast iron skillet or frying pan set over medium heat, melt the butter and add in the corn. 2 tbsp butter 2 15 oz corn, canned
Cook the corn for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the corn has started to char on some pieces. The roasted corn taste of this recipe is what makes it so delicious.
Remove the corn from the heat and transfer to a medium bowl. Allow the corn to cool for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
While the corn is cooling, blend together the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt and then pour it on top of the cooled corn. 6 tbsp Greek yogurt 6 tbsp cottage cheese
Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir together well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 1/3 cup Cotija cheese 2 tbsp fresh cilantro 1 lime 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Enjoy with warm tortilla chips!

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Notes

If your corn isn't charring on the stove, go ahead and turn up the heat (and don't stir it too much!).

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