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Hot Spinach & Sweet Corn Dip with Bacon Mini Salad & The Bloody Mary With Roasted Carrots & Pepper Cocktail. This combination packs a powerful punch of hot sauces, but not too hot. Dripping with cheesy goodness and dotted with fresh cut sweet corn off the cob, this easy appetizer is perfect for a game day appetizer or the upcoming holidays! 
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Hot Spinach & Sweet Corn Dip with Bacon Mini Salad

Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: D. Durand Worthey

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion minced
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn off the cob
  • 2 pounds Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Chihuahua shredded cheese divided
  • 2 tbsp El Yucateco® Red Chile Habanero sauce
  • 1/4 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Black Peppercorns to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a large stock pot over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons of EVOO.
  • When the oil is hot add chopped garlic and
  • sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add minced onion to the pot and continue to
  • sauté until onions are translucent.
  • Add the sweet corn kernels and the one (1) pound of baby spinach, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Let the spinach to wilt (about five (5) minutes. Add the additional pound of baby spinach and allow the spinach to wilt completely (about five (5) minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a colander and let the spinach drain.
  • While the spinach is draining, add 1/2 cup of whole milk to the stockpot, return pot to the stovetop over medium heat. Add 6 ounces of cream cheese and whisk until smooth. Add two tablespoons of El Yucateco® Red Chile Habanero, 1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup of the Chihuahua shredded cheese. Mix until ingredients are completely combined.
  • Add the spinach, sweet corn, garlic and onion mixture to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly.
  • Spoon mixture into an oven safe baking dish spread the mixture evenly and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Chihuahua shredded cheese.
  • Place into a preheated 425-degree oven and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and allow the Hot Spinach & Sweet Corn Dip to stand for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with pan-toasted corn tortillas.