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Smoked Okra Dip
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Great on chips or toasted baguette slices, this cheesy okra dip is a great seasonal appetizer! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: ediblecommunities.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: Not listed
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
8
Okra pods
2 tablespoons
Olive oil (plus a bit more for drizzling)
1
Shallot (diced)
1/2 teaspoon
Crushed red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper to taste
8 ounces
Cream cheese
1/3 cup
Plain yogurt
2 tablespoons
Mayonnaise (optional)
1 teaspoon
Mild hot sauce
3/4 cup
Shredded smoked Gouda cheese (divided)
1/2 cup
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Paprika to taste
Chips (for serving)
Toasted baguette slices (for serving)
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare either two 8 ounce or one 16 ounce ramekins. Trim the okra and slice them in half lengthwise then widthwise.
- Heat a saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and once it's warmed add the shallots and let them cook for 3 minutes stirring often
- Add the crushed red pepper flakes, okra, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, still stirring often.
- Stir the cream cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), hot sauce, 1/2 cup of smoked Gouda, the mozzarella, and more salt and pepper.
- Fold in the okra & shallots, then transfer the mixture to the prepared ramekin/s
- Sprinkle the top/s with the remaining Gouda and with paprika and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.