Perfect for parties and gatherings, this unique Southern-inspired Turnip Green Dip combines cream cheese with savory bacon and turnip greens.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 24servings
Ingredients
16ouncesfrozen chopped turnip greens
3slicesthick cut baconcut crosswise
1small onionchopped
2garlic cloveschopped
⅓cupdry white wine
12ounceslow-fat cream cheesecut into chunks
4ounceslow-fat sour cream
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
¾cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Assorted crackers and tortilla chipsfor serving
Instructions
Cook the turnip greens according to package directions, omitting salt. Set the cooked greens aside in a colander and let them drain well until you need them later in the recipe.
Preheat the oven to broil.
Cook the bacon in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
Remove all but one tablespoon of the bacon drippings, leaving it in the pan.
To the hot drippings, add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 4 minutes or until onions begin to appear translucent.
Add the wine and cook an additional 2 minutes while stirring to loosen any particles from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the cooked, well-drained turnip greens, cream cheese, sour cream, red pepper flakes, salt, ground pepper and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
Cook, stirring frequently until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture is heated through, about 6-7 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Broil for 4 to 5 minutes or until the Parmesan cheese is very lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the reserved bacon.
Notes
Serve with assorted crackers and tortilla chips. Or, for a really southern flair, offer pork rinds on the side for dipping!
To make the dip ahead, assemble it through to the point of transferring to a baking dish. Cover well with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. To finish, remove from the fridge and let it come to room temperature. Add the Parmesan, broil, add the bacon and serve.