Sizzling Scallion Dip
This seriously delicious scallion dip is made with fried scallions and green onion, cream cheese, sour cream, spices and may. It's truly the perfect chip dip.
Prep 50 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 55 minutes
Fat 49
Carbs 4
Protein 3
Yield 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 1 medium shallot thinly sliced (~½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bunch green onion diced (~8-10 green onions)
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the avocado oil and thinly sliced shallots. Fry the shallots for 3-4 minutes or until crispy.
- While the shallots are frying add the diced green onion, paprika, and thyme to a heat safe bowl. Set aside.
- Pour the shallots and oil into the green onion and spice mixture and set aside.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, combine all of the ingredients until well blended.
- Next, pour the oil mixture into the cream cheese mixture and cream together.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips & Notes
- This is like an elevated french onion chip dip. It is served best with a sturdy potato chip or veggies.
- Adding hot oil to spices is called “blooming”. It is when you add hot oil to spices to help amplify the flavors.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 49g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g