Description
A creamy, savory dip made with sweet confit garlic and fresh scallions, perfect for chips, veggies, or spreading on sandwiches. Rich in flavor and unbelievably easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup olive oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place garlic cloves and olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Let them gently bubble for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden.
- Allow the garlic to cool completely in the oil. Then remove garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- In a bowl, mash the garlic into a smooth paste.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in most of the chopped scallions, reserving a few for garnish.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with reserved garlic oil and sprinkle with remaining scallions.
- Serve with chips, toasted bread, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Make it a day ahead for even better flavor.
- Use full-fat dairy for the creamiest texture.
- Leftover garlic oil can be used in salad dressings or pasta.
- Let the dip come to room temp before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg