high-protein street corn dip (30g protein per serving!)
Looking for a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer that actually fills you up? This High-Protein Street Corn Dip is creamy, spicy, a little tangy—and packed with 30g of protein per serving. Whether you’re hosting, meal prepping, or just want a fun way to hit your macros, this dip is it.
You can serve it cold with tortilla chips or fresh-cut veggies, bring it to your next BBQ, or portion it out for a satisfying snack throughout the week. It makes four huge servings, but can easily be split into smaller portions for a lighter appetizer.
Macros (Per 1 of 4 Servings):
Calories: 182
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 2g
Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
2 containers (5.3 oz each) nonfat Greek yogurt
1 bag frozen corn
½ tbsp lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños
3 tsp Trader Joe’s Elote Seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
¼ cup reduced-fat feta cheese
A few sprigs of fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional toppings: Extra cilantro, feta, elote seasoning, lime juice, and lime zest
Directions:
Char the corn:
In a frying pan, drizzle a little oil and sauté the frozen corn. After a few minutes, season with 1 tsp garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, 1 tsp elote seasoning, and ½ tbsp lime juice. Cook until slightly charred, then stir in the diced jalapeños and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Set aside.Mix the base:
In a large bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, remaining elote seasoning (2 tsp), 1 tsp garlic powder, chopped cilantro, feta, and juice from half the lime. Mix until smooth and creamy.Combine & serve:
Stir in your charred corn and jalapeño mixture until everything is well incorporated. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with extra cilantro, feta, lime zest, and a sprinkle of seasoning.Serve cold with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Portion Tip:
Weigh the final dip mixture and divide by four to calculate the grams per serving.
