Dips 3 Ways
Cheesy Corn Dip
Prep: 10 minutes • Serves: 12
1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (15.25 ounce) no salt added corn, drained and rinsed
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
1.In large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, jalapeño pepper, salt and black pepper 3 minutes or until light and fluffy; fold in corn and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Makes about 3 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1/4 cup):
157 Calories, 13g Fat, 8g Saturated Fat, 38mg Cholesterol, 204mg Sodium,
8g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 3g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 3g Protein
Chef Tip:
Serve dip with tortilla chips and/or bell pepper strips for dipping.
Fiesta Avocado Dip
Prep: 10 minutes • Serves: 12
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
1.In large bowl, mash avocados, lime juice, salt and pepper with fork; stir in yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Makes about 3-2/3 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (about heaping 1/4 cup):
70 Calories, 6g Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 2mg Cholesterol, 94mg Sodium,
4g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 1g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 2g Protein
Chef Tip:
Serve dip with assorted vegetables such as carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds and/or bell pepper strips for dipping.
Strawberry-Lime Fruit Dip
Prep: 10 minutes • Serves: 12
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup honey
1.In large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, lime juice and honey 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Makes about 2-1/4 cups.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (3 tablespoons):
126 Calories, 7g Fat, 4g Saturated Fat, 26mg Cholesterol, 112mg Sodium,
13g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 13g Sugars, 12g Added Sugars, 2g Protein
Chef Tip:
Serve dip with assorted fruit such as cantaloupe, pineapple, red grapes and/or strawberries for dipping.