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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 Time50 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Scallion Dip
Servings: 6
Author: Lee Funke

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.
    cooking scallions.
  • While the shallots are frying add the diced green onion, paprika, and thyme to a heat safe bowl. Set aside.
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  • 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.
    dip in bowl.
  • Next, pour the oil mixture into the cream cheese mixture and cream together.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 49g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g