Spicy cheese dip with corn and chili pepper topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 5 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 55 g butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cans chopped chili peppers
- 1.5 cups grated Pepper Jack cheese
- 220 g cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Tortilla or pita chips, for serving
Preparation:
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill the corn until most of the kernels are darkened. Cut the kernels off the cobs and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, jalapeño, onion, and green and red bell peppers. Cook for a few minutes until the peppers are golden brown. Add the chili and stir for 30 seconds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and green onions and mix until smooth. Add the corn-vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a small baking dish. Bake immediately or cover with foil and refrigerate for 48 hours.
- If serving the dip immediately, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or pita.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 285, Total Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 10g, Protein 7g, Carbohydrates 15g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 48mg, Sodium 370mg, Sugars 4g. |