Cheesy Baked Kimchi Dip

• servings: 6 servings
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

5 medium scallions

3 cloves garlic

1 pound low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 4 cups shredded)

1 cup drained Napa cabbage kimchi

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon coarsely ground gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Chips, crackers, or crudités, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

Prepare the following, adding each to the same large bowl as it is completed: Thinly slice 5 medium scallions (about 1 cup); reserve 2 tablespoons of the dark green parts for garnish. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Grate 1 pound low-moisture mozzarella cheese on the large holes of a box grater (about 4 cups).

Step 3

Finely chop 1 cup drained Napa cabbage kimchi. Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the kimchi and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kimchi is lightly browned and most of the moisture is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the mozzarella.

Step 4

Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon gochugaru, 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to an 8x8-inch broiler-safe baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet and spread into an even layer.

Step 5

Bake until lightly browned on top and bubbling around the edges, 17 to 19 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and broil until the top is dark golden-brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the reserved scallions and serve with chips, crackers, or crudités.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 6
• Calories: 396 cal
• Total Fat: 33.7 g
• Saturated Fat: 15.9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 783.9 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Total Sugars: 2.7 g
• Protein: 17.6 g