Elephant Garlic Scallion Dip
Creamy, savory, and bursting with roasted garlic goodness, this Elephant Garlic Scallion Dip is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring the unique, mellow flavor of roasted elephant garlic, this dip is balanced with fresh scallions, tangy sour cream, and a hint of lemon for a bright, irresistible finish. Blended to velvety perfection with cream cheese, it pairs beautifully with crunchy veggies, crackers, or chips. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this roasted garlic dip can be garnished with vibrant scallion greens or fresh chives for an elegant touch. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as a snack, this dip is guaranteed to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole bulbs Elephant garlic bulbs
- 5 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel away any loose outer layers of the elephant garlic bulbs, keeping the individual cloves intact. Slice off the top of each bulb to expose the cloves slightly.
Drizzle the exposed garlic bulbs with olive oil and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the cloves are soft and caramelized.
While the garlic roasts, wash and finely chop the scallions, setting some of the green tops aside for garnish if desired.
Once the garlic has roasted and cooled slightly, squeeze the soft cloves out of their skins into a blender or food processor.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the blender or food processor with the roasted garlic.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with the reserved scallion greens and optional chives.
Serve immediately with chips, crackers, or vegetables, or refrigerate the dip for up to 3 days to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.1 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2132 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.6 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1405 mg | 108% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2293 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
