This delicious dish combines the smoky, sweet flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) with the creamy, cheesy goodness of jalapeño poppers. The heat from the jalapeños is perfectly balanced by the creamy filling, which is inspired by the traditional toppings of street corn—think cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.
Not only are these poppers bursting with flavor, but they are also easy to prepare and can be cooked on the grill, making them a fantastic option for outdoor entertaining. Plus, they’re a fun twist on classic jalapeño poppers.
Helpful Tips
- Decide How Hot – You can adjust the heat of these jalapeno poppers by removing as much of the seeds and white pith as you want. If you want no heat, remove it all.
- Choose Large Jalapenos – Larger jalapenos make a more satisfying bite because you can fit more of the corn topping in it. Opt for larger jalapenos that are all about the same size.
- Bake / Air Fry / Grill – There are a lot of options for cooking these poppers. You can bake them, air fry them, or grill them. Choose which method suits you best.
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Grilled Street Corn Jalapeño Poppers: A Flavorful Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Tajin seasoning to taste
- 12 jalapenos halved and cleaned
- 3 slices bacon cooked to crisp and crumbled
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese divided
Instructions
- Coat the corn with olive oil. Season with Tajin. Grill the corn over high heat until grill marks form, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and let cool. Once cooled, cut the kernels from the ear.
- To a bowl, add the corn, cream cheese, mayo, chili powder, and half each of the bacon, cilantro, and cotija. Stir well to combine.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into each jalapeno half.
- Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Top each with crumbled bacon, cilantro, and cotija. Season with Tajin.
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