Warm Caramelized Corn Dip

A summer favourite, corn blends with sweet smoked paprika for a tasty dip. Smoked paprika is the secret spice of Spain and is available in bulk stores and spice aisles. Serve with corn tortilla chips for dipping.

Preparation time

20 minutes

Ready in

10 minutes

Makes

3 cups

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Ingredients

  • 4 large cobs Ontario Corn 
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
  • 4  cloves Ontario Garlic, crushed
  • 2  Ontario Green Onions, minced
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) water
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh lime juice 
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) diced Ontario Field Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced fresh Ontario Coriander Leaves

Instructions

Slice kernels from corn cobs to make 4 cups (1 L). In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high; cook corn, undisturbed, for 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir and cook for 2 minutes or until deep golden brown. 

Stir in garlic and green onions; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in mayonnaise, water, cheese, paprika, lime juice, pepper and salt until smooth. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon into shallow serving dish, sprinkle with tomato and coriander. Serve warm or at room temperature.
 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving (2 tbsp/25 mL):    

  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 11 grams
  • Calories: 114
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 220 mg