Easy Elote Dip

Prep:  10 Minutes
Total Time:  10 Minutes
Servings:  6

Ingredient List

  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles

Serve with, as desired

  • Tortilla chips
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese

Preparation

  1. Microwave frozen corn as directed on bag. In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix and chiles.
  2. In 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook corn and mayonnaise mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened. Pour into bowl, and add toppings. Serve with chips.

Expert Tips

  • The word "elote" means "corn cob" in Spanish. A popular Mexican street food, elote typically consists of grilled sweet corn served on a stick and slathered with toppings like mayo, crumbled cheese, chili powder and lime juice.
  • Craving even more toppings? Sliced green onions, hot sauce and Mexican crema all make great garnishes for this simple elote dip recipe.
  • For even more flair, try sprinkling ground red pepper on the elote dip before serving.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 130);  Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 2g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 5mg;  Sodium 280mg;  Potassium 130mg;  Total Carbohydrate 13g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 2g);  Protein 1g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%;  Vitamin C 6%;  Calcium 0%;  Iron 0%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  3 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet