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creamy corn dip recipe with greek yogurt a trader joe's copycat dip recipe

Copycat Trader Joe's Elote Dip

Author: Kelly Jensen
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 10 minutes
This copycat Trader Joe's elite dip recipe is bright, fresh, and ready for chips - with sweet corn and fresh herbs mixed into a creamy Greek yogurt base.
Servings 6 3-tablespoon servings
Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup yellow corn *see note for canned/frozen
  • 1 teaspoon lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese finely crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, add the yogurt, corn, lime juice, chili powder, chipotle pepper, salt and black pepper, cheese, and cumin.
  2. With a wooden spoon, mix well to combine, until all ingredients are well-incorporated into this creamy dip. Add in the cilantro and stir again.
  3. Taste, and add additional salt if desired.
  4. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips, chopped vegetables, or crackers.
  5. Store leftover in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories96kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein7gFat4gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat0.4gMonounsaturated Fat1gTrans Fat0.002gCholesterol11mgSodium179mgPotassium99mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A255IUVitamin C0.1mgCalcium107mgIron0.5mg

Notes

A Note On Using Canned or Frozen Corn

If using canned corn, make sure the corn is drained thoroughly before adding to the dip.
If using frozen corn, thaw the corn (you can do this in the microwave or by running the corn under warm water), and drain it before adding to the dip.

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