Ingredients
– Extra virgin olive oil
– 6 whole scallions, thinly sliced (reserve dark green portions for garnish)
– 16 ounces frozen corn kernels or 3 cups fresh corn kernels
– 1 teaspoon seasoned salt blend (like Tajin or similar elote-style seasoning)
– 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
– ยผ cup light sour cream
– 7 ounces Cotija cheese, grated (approximately 1ยพ cups)
– Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Position one rack in the center and another rack about 6 inches below the broiler.
2-Heat olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
3-Set aside 2 tablespoons of the reserved sliced dark green scallion tops for garnish. Add the white and light-green parts of the scallions to the skillet with ยผ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
4-Stir in the corn kernels and the seasoned salt blend. Sautรฉ for 3 to 5 minutes, until the corn softens.
5-Add the cream cheese and stir continuously until it is fully melted and combined with the corn mixture.
6-Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently fold in the light sour cream and ยพ cup of the grated Cotija cheese until just combined.
7-Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven (center rack). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and starting to brown.
8-Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Turn the oven to broil.
9-Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of grated Cotija cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
10-Place the skillet under the preheated broiler and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching very closely, until the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly. Be careful not to burn.
11-Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of sliced dark green scallion tops and the optional chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately.
Last Step:
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๐ฝ Fresh or frozen corn kernels can be used; fresh is ideal when in season.
๐ถ “Everything But the Elote” seasoning blend can be substituted for Tajin.
๐ง Full-fat cream cheese and sour cream can be used instead of reduced-fat versions for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Sautรฉing, Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 272mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
