Spicy Caliente Dip Recipe

Name: Spicy Caliente Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream, reduced fat/full fat either works.; 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 a medium Haas avacado; 1, 4.5 ounce can of chopped green chiles[I used Old El Paso]; 1 scallion; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of taco seasoning[I used Old El Paso, hot and spicy]; 1/4 cup Monterray Jack cheese; 1/4 cup French's Fried Onions; salt to taste; 1 lime for its zest[optional]

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sour cream, reduced fat/full fat either works.
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 a medium Haas avacado
1, 4.5 ounce can of chopped green chiles[I used Old El Paso]
1 scallion
1 and 1/2 teaspoons of taco seasoning[I used Old El Paso, hot and spicy]
1/4 cup Monterray Jack cheese
1/4 cup French's Fried Onions
salt to taste
1 lime for its zest[optional]

1
Measure sour cream in a mixing bowl. Keep at room temperature.
2
Microwave the frozen corn to thaw and gently squeeze the moisture out of it.
3
Chop up half an avacado into a very tiny dice, about 1/2 a cup.
4
Drain the preserving liquid from the chilies and do a quick rinse in running water. Then gently squeeze out any liquid from the chilies.
5
Chop the scallions very finely
6
Combine the above 5 ingrdients. Now add 1 and 1/4 teaspoon of taco seasoning and mix well, add salt if necessary. Spread onto a shallow serving bowl that can go into the oven.
7
Crush the fried onions roughly. Mix the Jack cheese. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of Taco seasoning.
8
If using lime zest, run the lime a couple of times back and forth on a microplane. Scrape the oils and the zest[ a little goes a long way] and add to the onion cheese mixture. Mix to incorporate well and spread over the dip.
9
Turn te broiler to medium and put the dip in the centre of the oven and broil fo 5 minutes or so till the cheese melts and the fried onions turn a golden brow, Turn the broiler off and keep the dip warm. Serve with vegetable crudites and tortilla chips.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sour cream, reduced fat/full fat either works., 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed, 1/2 a medium Haas avacado, 1, 4.5 ounce can of chopped green chiles[I used Old El Paso], and more.

Yes, Spicy Caliente Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Caliente Dip

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