Caramelized Corn Taco Dip
Caramelized Corn Taco Dip
Caramelized Corn Taco Dip
Bebe Black Carminito
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Bebe Black Carminito
Servings
4
Sweet summer corn meets creamy heat in this easy cold dip, seasoned with Oaktown Spice Shop Taco Seasoning. It's a perfect make-ahead appetizer for gatherings, picnics, and barbecues. Serve it with your favorite tortilla or corn chips, or with seasonal crudités.
I call for crème fraîche here, though sour cream works too. Crème fraîche is richer, thicker, and less tangy, and it really shines against the sweetness of the corn and the warmth of the taco seasoning. The recipe also uses jalapeño cream cheese; if you can't find it, regular cream cheese works fine (see note below). Hosting a crowd? This recipe doubles or triples easily.
Ingredients
Carmelized corn
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1 cob of summer corn, shucked (yields about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon Oaktown Spice Shop Taco Seasoning
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Pinch of Oaktown Spice Shop Garlic Salt
Dip
- 1/2 cup Jalapeño Cream Cheese, or regular (see note) at room temperature
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup grated medium cheddar cheese (on largest holes on box grater)
- 1/4 cup of the caramelized corn
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon Oaktown Spice Shop Taco Seasoning
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Pinch of Oaktown Spice Shop Garlic Salt
Toppings
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded, small dice (about 1/4 of a bell pepper)
- 1/4 cup of the reserved caramelized corn
- A few sprigs of cilantro (optional)
- A sprinkle of Taco Seasoning
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Tortilla chips or crudités, for serving
Directions
In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, crème fraîche, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup of the corn, cilantro, and Oaktown Spice Shop Taco Seasoning. With a rubber spatula, stir until all ingredients are mixed together.
Spoon the dip into a ramekin or a small serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or up to overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before serving and garnish with the diced red bell pepper, reserved corn, cilantro, and a dash more of the Taco Seasoning. Serve with tortilla chips or crudités and enjoy!
Recipe Note
If you can’t find jalapeño cream cheese, add 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh or pickled jalapeños to the regular cream cheese.
