This creamy scallion dip could be the cooler cousin of ranch dressing or sour cream and onion dip. Grilled scallions add smokiness, while fresh chives and raw scallions lend brightness to the tangy, herb-flecked dip. If you don't have a grill or grill pan, you can broil the scallions in your oven. Once assembled, the dip benefits from chilling to round out the flavors. At least an hour works, but it's better after a day. It needs nothing more than potato chips alongside, but it's also great with crudités, crackers, grilled vegetables, fried chicken or slathered on sandwiches.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories easy, snack, barbecues, dips and spreads, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a grill or a grill pan over high.
- As pan heats up, prepare the scallion-herb mixture: Halve 2 scallions lengthwise, then slice very thinly crosswise. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in chives and dill, if using. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- On a baking sheet, toss remaining 10 scallions with the canola oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Working in batches if necessary, grill the scallions over high heat, turning occasionally, until deeply grill-marked and slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
- While the scallions cool, add the sour cream, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, onion and garlic powders, and sugar to the medium bowl with the scallion-herb mixture.
- Thinly slice the grilled scallions, then add to the sour cream mixture and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or ideally 1 day. (The flavor will deepen as it sits.) To serve, drizzle with olive oil. Serve with potato chips for dipping.
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Rahul Hossen
[email protected]This dip is so good! It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. I love the smoky flavor from the charred scallions.
Sonya akter Akter
[email protected]This dip is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful. The smoky flavor from the charred scallions is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Willie Chason
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! This dip is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too.
Aqsa Babar
[email protected]This dip is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the smoky flavor from the charred scallions. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.
Khursed Sha
[email protected]This dip is so good! It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. I love the smoky flavor from the charred scallions.
J F Studio
[email protected]This dip is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful. The smoky flavor from the charred scallions is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Anita Kumari
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! This dip is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too.
Md Mustufa
[email protected]This dip is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the smoky flavor from the charred scallions. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.
Shawn Ziwere
[email protected]I made this dip for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Zainab Ali
[email protected]This dip is so good! It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. I love the smoky flavor from the charred scallions.
ALHASSAN NUHU
[email protected]This dip is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful. The smoky flavor from the charred scallions is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ogunleye Dayo
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! This dip is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too.
1zz ahmeed
[email protected]This dip is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the smoky flavor from the charred scallions. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.
Wilson Barahona
[email protected]I made this dip for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ricky Belcher
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dip turned out perfectly. It's so creamy and flavorful. I served it with pita chips and vegetables and it was a hit.
Gymnastics vs contortion Rose
[email protected]This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.
Martha Berhanu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of scallions, but this dip changed my mind! The charred flavor really brings out their sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bishal Tamang
[email protected]I made this dip for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Kreem Covington
[email protected]This charred scallion dip was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the creamy texture. I'll definitely be making it again.