Charred Scallion Dip
Charred Scallion Dip
Ingredients
- 2 bunches scallions, about 12-16 scallions total, divided
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bag potato chips, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Take about 1 1/2 bunches of scallions (approximately 9-12 scallions) and cut them into roughly 2 to 3 inch long pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Place the cut scallions in a dry skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Char the scallions, turning occasionally, until they have browned and blackened spots, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the charred scallions cool, finely chop the remaining 1/2 bunch of fresh scallions.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, add the finely chopped fresh scallions. Zest the entire lemon directly into the bowl, then squeeze in the juice from the zested lemon.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, softened cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and a creamy base forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once the charred scallions have cooled, finely chop them. Add the finely chopped charred scallions to the dip mixture in the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Mix again until the charred scallions are evenly distributed throughout the dip. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately with potato chips, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Charred Scallion Dip
- 2 bunches scallions, about 12-16 scallions total, divided
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bag potato chips, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Take about 1 1/2 bunches of scallions (approximately 9-12 scallions) and cut them into roughly 2 to 3 inch long pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Place the cut scallions in a dry skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Char the scallions, turning occasionally, until they have browned and blackened spots, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the charred scallions cool, finely chop the remaining 1/2 bunch of fresh scallions.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, add the finely chopped fresh scallions. Zest the entire lemon directly into the bowl, then squeeze in the juice from the zested lemon.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, softened cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and a creamy base forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once the charred scallions have cooled, finely chop them. Add the finely chopped charred scallions to the dip mixture in the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Mix again until the charred scallions are evenly distributed throughout the dip. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately with potato chips, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.