Smoked Street Corn Dip

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides similar flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado offers healthy fats and creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel has lower fat content while ricotta is cost-effective.

Start with 2 lbs of frozen corn.

Add 1 lb of Pepper Jack cheese.

Include 2 big lumps of cream cheese.

Mix in 1/2 cup of sour cream.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic.

Squeeze in some lime juice.

Shake in 2 shakes of tahini.

Add a whole bunch of chopped cilantro.

Place the mixture on the smoker at 225°F for about 2 to 2.5 hours.

After the first hour, mix the dip.

Continue mixing every half hour to prevent burning.

Once done, bring the dip inside using gloves.

Optionally, this recipe can be made in a crockpot for 2 to 3 hours on low.

Spread the dip on a counter, using hot pads to protect the surface.

Top with more cheese and additional tahini or hot Chipotle seasoning.

Garnish with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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