Grilled Street Corn Jalapeño Poppers: A Flavorful Fusion
This delicious dish combines the smoky, sweet flavors of Mexican street corn (elote) with the creamy, cheesy goodness of jalapeño poppers.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.2mg
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