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Warm Turnip Green Dip

Cultural Context

Warm Turnip Green Dip is a comforting American appetizer that showcases the often-overlooked turnip greens, traditionally used in Southern cooking. This dip is a perfect blend of creamy and savory flavors, making it a great addition to gatherings and parties. With the rise of farm-to-table dining, turnip greens have gained popularity in various culinary circles, inspiring modern variations that incorporate different cheeses and spices to enhance the dish's appeal.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
16-ounce package frozen turnip greens
12 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cloves minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup dry white wine
5 slices bacon

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt offers a tangy taste with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar cuts calories while keeping flavor.

1

Start with a 16-ounce package of frozen turnip greens and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 12 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

3

Chop one large onion and add it to the mixing bowl.

4

Add 3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese to the mixture, reserving some for topping later.

5

Incorporate 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic into the mixture.

6

Cook 5 slices of bacon until not overly crisp, then chop and add to the mixture.

7

Pour in 1/4 cup of dry white wine and mix everything together thoroughly.

8

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes until hot throughout.

9

Five minutes before removing from the oven, top with reserved Parmesan cheese.

10

Serve warm with meat skins or your choice of crackers.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Turnip Green DipGreens Dip

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