Caramelized Corn Taco Dip
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.
- Servings: 4
Source: Oaktown Spice Shop
Ingredients
- cob of summer corn, shucked, kernels removed
- tablespoon unsalted butter
- teaspoon light or dark brown sugar
- teaspoon Oaktown Spice Shop Taco Seasoning
- of Oaktown Spice Shop Garlic Salt
- Jalapeño Cream Cheese, or regular at room temperature
- crème fraîche, at room temperature
- grated medium cheddar cheese
- of the caramelized corn
- tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- red bell pepper, seeded, small dice
- of the reserved caramelized corn
- A few sprigs of cilantro
- A sprinkle of Taco Seasoning
- Tortilla chips or crudités, for serving