Tag: Dip

Hummus

Hummus

    Hummus! May 13 was International Hummus Day. We missed it.  On the other hand, we have a whole lot of time to prepare for next year’s celebration.  Remember that, properly-prepared, hummus is a healthy food choice.  It’s rich in protein, antioxidants, and fiber.…

No Kidding! Hummus With Chipotle Chile, Black Beans and Tomato Salsa

No Kidding! Hummus With Chipotle Chile, Black Beans and Tomato Salsa

Stop me if you’ve heard this one:  Hummus With Chipotle Chile, Black Beans and Tomato Salsa. Pretty funny. Right?  As it turns out, this international mix-up makes for a pretty wonderful appetizer. The smooth and flat-flavored hummus contrasts beautifully against the fiery black bean spread.…

Party Like It’s 1999! Cheddar and Scallion Dip

Party Like It’s 1999! Cheddar and Scallion Dip

Time to party—in a socially distanced kind of way.

Whether you are Zoom partying, front yard partying or just partying with the faithful family dog (as I am with Sweet Juliet), this Cheddar and Scallion Dip is very very good party food. It also works for a Netflix binge party. (We did a “Marcella” binge.)

It’s creamy and easy to make and adaptable to a lot of variations. It is also addictive.

And, while you are at it, why not consider two other great dips from Blue Cayenne’s archives. There is a great “take” on a Trader Joe classic (Tomato Lentil Dip) here  and an all-time favorite at my house, Roquefort Dip, here.

Here’s the Cheddar Scallion Dip recipe.

 

Cheddar and Scallion Dip
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese (at room temperature and cubed)
  • 2 T. mayonnaise
  • 1 scallion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 t. fine sea salt or to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 t. sweet paprika
  • 1 to 2 T. fresh lemon juice (as needed)
  • 1/2 C. sharp Cheddar (finely grated)
  • 1 small garlic clove (mashed to a paste-optional)
  • Hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, scallion (green onion), salt, pepper and paprika in the bowl of your food processor. Process until the ingredients reach a smooth consistency. Add lemon juice to your taste and to thin the dip a bit. Add cheddar (I used a Tillamook Sharp Cheddar) and optional mashed garlic clove and continue to process until your dip is creamy and smooth.
  2. Garnish with chopped scallions.
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This recipe is adapted from a Melissa Clark NYT recipe. You can see a video of Clark making the dip here.