Creole Fried Green Beans With Thyme-Chipotle Dip

• 1 chipotle chile, in a adobo, minced
• 12 cup mayonnaise
• 12 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 12 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and pepper
• canola oil (for frying)
• 1 lb green beans, washed, stems removed
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 14 teaspoon paprika

1. For the dip:.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients thorougly until well combined.
3. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
4. Green Beans:.
5. In Dutch oven, heat canola oil over med-high heat.
6. In med.
7. bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne, cornmeal, salt and pepper.
8. Pour buttermilk into large bowl.
9. Dip beans into buttermilk, and dredge in flour mixture,
10. Fry immediately in oil, working in small batches.
11. Remove from oil, drain, and reserve on paper towel lined dish.
12. When finished frying green beans, dust with paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
13. Serve with dip.

chile, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, thyme, garlic, salt, canola oil, green beans, flour, garlic, cayenne pepper, cornmeal, salt, buttermilk, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-fried-green-beans-with-thyme-chipotle-dip-417574 (may not work)