I have been on quite the kimchi craze lately! I am always looking for new ideas for ways to enjoy kimchi and recently a reader suggested something that I could not pass up on, a kimchi dip. I had not even contemplated using kimchi in a dip but it sounded like a great idea! A quick search of the web for kimchi dip recipes did not turn up anything that inspired me so I had to come up with my own. Since I discovered that kimchi and cheese is a great combination I have been trying to combine them any chance that I get and a cheese based kimchi dip sounded perfect. My favorite cheese based dip is the hot spinach and artichoke dip and I figured that I could not go wrong starting with that recipe and replacing the spinach and artichokes with kimchi. I also went with a panko bread crumb topping to add a bit of a crunchy texture. If this dip is not is not packed with enough artery clogging goodness for you, please feel free to add some cooked crumbled bacon as it also goes really well with kimchi. I am constantly amazed at how well kimchi goes with so many things and this dip is not exception! This hot cheesy kimchi dip was amazing! You really can’t go wrong with warm melted gooey cheese and the kimchi flavour worked perfectly in dip form. I also really enjoyed the texture that the kimchi added to the dip and it was always nice biting into the juicy and crispy pieces of kimchi in the dip. I served the hot cheesy kimchi dip with sliced whole wheat baguette. What a great game day snack!
Kimchi Dip
ingredients
- 1 cup kimchi (chopped)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 1/4 cup mozzarella (grated)
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (grated)
directions
- Mix the kimchi, green onions, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, parmigiano reggiano and mozzarella and pour it into a baking dish.
- Mix the panko bread crumbs and parmigiano reggiano and sprinkle it on top of the dip.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 20-40 minutes.
Wow, this is very interesting. I'm addicted to kimchi and never would have thought of making it into a dip or combining it with cheese. Keep it up with the kimchi recipes, please!
Kevin, Iove this kimchi kick you are on! Fantastic!
Holy high cholesterol. Looks good though.
I think this is a wonderful way to use kimchi-I would have never thought about it! Glad a fellow food blogger enlightened you on kimchi dip because now we can enjoy it too.
You are not going to give up until I make a batch of kimchi are you????Ok, ok, I give in, I'll make some today. This dip looks gorgeous!!!
Hi Kevin: You took kimchi dip to a whole new level! Kimchi and melted cheese who would have thought?
Winnie
Speechless! The dip looks perfect!
A very unique dip! Surely delicious.
Cheers,
Rosa
Some of us LIKE our bread topped with artery-clogging goodness!
Ha! Looks delicious. I like the way your mind/imagination works.
My hubby and I are total kimchi lovers! I have to make this…sounds incredible!
Kevin, just curious as to how you keep in shape surrounded by all these wonderful foods you cook. I gain weight just looking at the pictures.
This looks amazing!
That sounds completely and totally addicting. There are a bunch of Korean fusion taco trucks around here, and I've tried a kimchi quesadilla, so I can attest that the combo of kimchi and cheese is surprisingly good.
Now this is an interesting idea! Good on ya!
Loving your kimchi recipes! Very creative.
This looks really good Kevin!
I've never cooked with kimchi before, but this dip is too divine. Mmm.
Oh wow. I'm going to make this one soon!!!
Very interesting…could make a great surprise dish for the superbowl party I'm attending this weekend! Being we have huge Kimchi sized JARS around, I just might…thanks for the inspiration!
I love dips of any kind. I'm like obsessed with dipping my foods. So this is basically screaming my name! You are truly an inspiration. I love reading your blog and coming back and seeing what new recipes you've posted. They are always fabulous and drool-worthy!
You make the best dips. I will never ever look any where else or buy from the store (the horror). My hubby has been in cheesy, tangy dip heaven since I discovered your blog. Thanks Kevin.
I feel like throwing a party just so I can serve this dip!
I made this with bacon, amazing!
I made this last night at a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Thanks for sharing this one. Love your blog.
I made this for a summer party and forgot to review. It was a HUGE hit. Everyone raved about it and it was the talk of the party. I'm having a Boxing Day party and will make it again.