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Close-up of a creamy high-protein street corn dip made with blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, mixed with charred grilled corn, and topped with fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese. Two grilled ears of corn with smoky char marks sit in the background, highlighting this healthy summer appetizer served in a bright yellow baking dish.
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High-Protein Street Corn Dip

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Bridgette Blakey
This High-Protein Street Corn Dip is a healthier twist on classic Mexican street corn (elote), made with creamy blended cottage cheese and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream cheese and sour cream. Packed with smoky grilled corn, fresh lime, cotija cheese, cilantro, and warm spices, it's a protein-rich appetizer that's perfect for summer BBQs, game days, meal prep, or entertaining. With over 10 grams of protein per serving, this easy dip delivers all the bold flavors of traditional street corn while helping support muscle recovery, satiety, and overall wellness. Serve it with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or crackers for a crowd-pleasing snack everyone will love.
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Ingredients
 

For the Creamy Base

  • 2 cups 2% cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 juice of 1 lime
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt

Roasted Corn

  • 2½ cups grilled or roasted corn (about 4 ears of fresh corn)

Toppings

  • ⅓ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 grill or BBQ

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F). Remove the husks and silk from the corn and lightly brush with oil.
  • Grill the corn for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until nicely charred on all sides. The darker the char, the better the flavor. Let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob.
  • Blend all base ingredients until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Mix base with corn until evenly combined.
  • Spread into a shallow serving dish and top with crumbled cotija cheese.

Notes

  • Fresh grilled corn makes all the difference. The smoky char gives this dip authentic street corn flavor.
  • Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth so no one will ever know it's the secret protein ingredient.
  • This dip tastes even better after chilling for 1–2 hours.
  • Frozen corn works well—simply roast it in a hot skillet until caramelized before adding it to the dip.
  • For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a dash of hot sauce.
Calories: 149kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 604mg, Potassium: 242mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 368IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 109mg, Iron: 1mg