Cotija Corn Avocado TRISCUIT Crackers
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Cotija Corn Avocado TRISCUIT Crackers — CotijaCornOcadoScuits — are the perfect summertime appetizer! Corn is boiled in its husk, then grilled for a lovely char. An avocado is sliced. Cotija cheese is crumbled. TRISCUIT Original Crackers are topped with an avocado slice, the corn kernels and the cotija before being devoured. This savory, slightly salty appetizer makes a tasty vegetarian starter for any crowd this season!
Baby, it’s hot outside.
OK, so depending on where you live, maybe it’s not hot hot yet, but it’s getting pretty steamy in Texas. And for someone who has lived her entire life in the South, you’d think I would be used to this by now.
So as we brace for summer temps, we should fire up the grill, guzzle chilled drinks and eat foods that don’t require an oven.
Summer is the perfect season for entertaining. As I’ve gotten people together throughout the years, though, I have come to realize I don’t have a lot of go-to summer appetizers that do not require the oven.
Because if it’s gonna be hot outside, I don’t want it to be hot inside, as well.
So when I was given the opportunity to make these Cotija Corn Avocado TRISCUIT Crackers… or CotijaCornOcadoScuits for short… I knew I had to try them out!
I headed down to my local Kroger. Kroger is my go-to grocery. Not only are they closeby, but they are great about carrying all the ingredients I might want to include in my recipes. Not only do they have a large produce selection, but their stock of diverse food items from around the world is fantastic.
Once at Kroger, I picked up a box of TRISCUIT Original Crackers. I found all the flavors of TRISCUIT Crackers on the shelves of the cracker and cookie aisle. I think the TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers, TRISCUIT Hint of Salt Crackers and TRISCUIT Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Crackers would all be delightful with this recipe.
My thinking behind this recipe was this: TRISCUIT Crackers are delicious topped with all kinds of favorite ingredients, whether it’s fruits, veggies, spreads, cheeses, jams and more. And they’re perfect for this appetizer because they add a delightful crunch that pairs beautifully with the creaminess of the avocado, the charred sweetness of the corn and the saltiness of the Cotija.
While at Kroger, I also grabbed two ears of corn and a large avocado from the produce section and Cotija cheese from the cheese aisle… then I headed home to make this appetizer.
The most challenging thing about CotijaCornOcadoScuits is actually arranging them for display.
No, really.
The only ingredient that needs cooking is the corn, and that takes 20 minutes tops. I boiled mine in the husk, then peeled the husk off and tossed them on the grill for a good char. And if you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan for the corn. It’s totally worth it because the char adds such depth of flavor to the sweet corn. Once the corn cooled slightly, I cut the corn off the cob and set it aside.
Ready to arrange these beauts?
Set out all the TRISCUIT Crackers on your platter of choosing. Slice the avocado, and place a small TRISCUIT-sized slice of the avocado into each TRISCUIT Cracker. Carefully spoon the charred corn onto the avocado. Using your hands, crush the Cotija and sprinkle on top of the CotijaCornOcadoScuits for the finishing touch.
While it’s a little challenging to get more than just a few kernels of corn onto the appetizer, do your best. It doesn’t have to be perfectly arranged or styled — your guests won’t mind.
And then voila! CotijaCornOcadoScuits!
After I made and photographed these beautiful CotijaCornOcadoScuits, my husband, my friend and I stood around the platter and ate EVERYTHING. The entire box of TRISCUIT Crackers. All of the avocado. All of the corn. Not all of the cotija, but that’s only because the wheel I got was huge.
That’s what I call a success, y’all, and I will 100% be making these for more get-togethers this season!
Scroll on down to see how we made ’em…
CotijaCornOcadoScuits
Cotija Corn Avocado TRISCUIT Crackers -- CotijaCornOcadoScuits -- are the perfect summertime appetizer! Corn is boiled in its husk, then grilled for a lovely char. An avocado is sliced. Cotija cheese is crumbled. TRISCUIT Original Crackers are topped with an avocado slice, the corn kernels and the cotija before being devoured. This savory, slightly salty appetizer makes a tasty vegetarian starter for any crowd this season!
Ingredients
- 1 ear corn, in its husk
- 1 large avocado
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 box TRISCUIT Original Crackers
Instructions
Cook the Corn
- Place a large saucepan filled with water on the stovetop over high heat.
- With the lid on the saucepan, bring the water to a boil. When boiling, add the corn.
- Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the water.
- Let the corn cool down, then peel. (Boiling the corn in its husk makes peeling it a LOT easier, and you'll notice the silk doesn't stick nearly as much.)
- Fire up the grill or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with butter, and place on the grill/grill pan, rotating constantly, until the kernels begin to char.
- Remove from the heat, and let cool until you can handle it without gloves.
- Using a knife on a flat surface (or a bundt pan), cut the kernels from the ear of corn. Set aside.
Make the CotijaCornOcadoScuits
- Set the TRISCUIT Original Crackers onto a serving platter.
- Cut the avocado, and place small slices of it onto the TRISCUIT Original Crackers.
- Place the charred corn kernels on top of the avocado. (This is the most challenging part, in my opinion. Take your time and try to get as many kernels onto the avocado as possible.)
- Sprinkle the Cotija cheese on top of the appetizer.
- Serve at room temperature, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8 servingsServing Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 95mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.
These are so great for entertaining!! I love this idea.
Aren’t they? Thanks so much, Jocelyn! I hope y’all enjoy them as much as we did if you make ’em this summer!
Oh yum! Such a great snack, and I love Triscuits!
Thanks, Stephanie! A really delicious snack. Who doesn’t love TRISCUIT Crackers?
These sound great, I love the flavors going on here!
Thank you, Sharon! The flavors are ON POINT! 🙂
Whoa! These are awesome! Can’t wait to give them a try (PS they say it’s going to reach 117 in Phoenix by the end of the week. WHAT?!). Seriously, these are my ideal app!
Thank you, Patricia! You should totally give these a try. Stay cool and indoors in Phoenix later this week — that’s bonkers!
I can eat a box of triscuits in a sitting, but your way of eating them is waaaaay better!! Loving all the fixins!
Katerina, I can totally down a box in one sitting, too. This way is a bit fancier. It takes more time, but it’s totally worth it for all these fixins!
I love everything about these little snacks, and Triscuit crackers are always a hit in my house!
Thank you, Dee! These little snacks are delightful, and I bet they’ll be as big a hit in your house as they were in ours, as we love TRISCUIT crackers!