When you’re longing for the feeling of sweet summertime to linger — or if you’re looking for a healthy-ish dip to serve at the next party — dig into this one. Light yet loaded with flavor, this dip features blistered corn and subtly sharp Italian cheeses.
Ingredients:
- Kernels of 2 ears of corn
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
- Pinch red pepper flakes or dash hot sauce (optional – if you like a kick!)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives to garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375. Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot, stirring often to avoid burning. After 3 minutes, add corn. Stir until slightly blistered, about 3 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, egg, spices, and herbs. Stir in the corn and shallot mixture. Transfer to a small, greased baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with chives and serve warm.
Cara Greenstein celebrates intentional and exceptional cuisine in her award-winning food and lifestyle blog, Caramelized, which offers recipes and restaurant reviews, food-focused travel itineraries, and endless tablescape tips. Follow @cara_melized on Instagram for daily inspiration and bookmark her recipes at Caramelizedblog.com.
