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grilled street corn jalapenos

Mexican Street Corn Jalapeno Poppers

These Grilled Street Corn Jalapeño Poppers are a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your appetizer spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 150 kcal

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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