Cajun Corn Bites
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The following recipe and photography were provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
Is there anything better in the summer than fresh, Midwest grown corn? The answer is no. These Cajun Corn Bites are a copycat version of a viral side dish from a national fast food chain. After trying them, its easy to see why they’re so popular!
This recipe takes full cobs of fresh, Midwest grown corn, tosses them in Two Brothers Fan Favorite blackened seasoning and cooks them until tender. Best served with a delicious and healthy homemade Greek yogurt ranch, they’re the appetizer of the summer! Plus, this dish is quick to prepare, making it an easy and unique side dish for cookouts!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It Features Local Produce. By the peak of the summer season, Heinen’s Produce Department becomes a local farmer’s market within a grocery store with over 70% of the produce coming from Midwest farms. Fresh, delicious Midwest grown corn is among the beloved assortment, so get your hands on it while the season is hot!
- It Has Big Flavor that’s Easy to Create. There’s no need to mix up your own spice blend when you have Two Brothers Fan Favorite blackened seasoning on-hand. Developed by Heinen’s chefs and beloved by Heinen’s customers for years, its an easy way to give these corn bites their signature smoky flavor.
- It Pairs Well with an Guilt Free Dipping Sauce. Homemade Greek yogurt ranch is an easy and healthy swap that you’ll want to dip everything in! Make a big batch to enjoy with these corn bites and your other favorite seasonal dippers.
Cajun Corn Bites
- Cook time:
- 20min
- Prep time:
- 15min
- Total time:
- 30 Minutes
- Servings:
- 6
Ingredients
For the Corn Bites
- 4 fresh corn cobs, husked and cut in 2 in pieces
- 3 Tbsp. Heinen’s unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp. Two Brothers blackened seasoning
- Diced chives, for serving
For the Greek Yogurt Ranch
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp. fresh chives
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s onion powder
- 1 tsp. Heinen's dried dill
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. Heinen's Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the Greek yogurt ranch ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Combine 3 Tbsp. melted butter and 3 Tbsp. Two Brothers blackened seasoning in a small bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush each piece of corn with the butter mixture and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with chives and the homemade Greek yogurt ranch.
