Smoked Okra Dip - Edible Nashville

Ingredients

• 8 okra pods
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 shallot, diced
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (8-oz [228-g]) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄3 cup (80 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp (28 g) mayonnaise (optional)
• 1 tsp mild hot sauce
• ¾ cup (90 g) shredded smoked Gouda, divided
• ½ cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella
• Paprika, for sprinkling