etcetera dip
The method is as important as the ingredients in this one! I have been trying for a while to make the "perfect dip" and I think I've come pretty darn close! Don't omit the butter, or lemon zest, or the baking for 5 minutes, or anything else in this one... it all has a purpose to make this dip wonderful! Be careful with that onion juice...it is super salty and potent... anything more that 1/8 tsp will make the dip salty! I call it etcetera dip because I went through many ingredients, etcetera, for the last few years in trying to perfect it! :)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 package ranch seasoning (i used kraft)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon adobo powder
- 1 cup spinach, choped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon onion juice
- 1 1/2 - roma tomatoes, diced fine
- - zest of one lemon
- - extra scallion and parsley for garnish
- - additional optional garnish: chopped / grated pistachios
How To Make etcetera dip
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Step 1In mixing bowl (not plastic), stir up cream cheese by itself to get it fluffy. Add butter on top. Place in warm oven (about 250*) for 5-7 minutes.
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Step 2Take out of oven; mix it up well. Add mayonnaise and keep mixing until the cream cheese, butter and mayo are all incorporated.
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Step 3Add ranch, pepper, paprika, adobo and onion juice. Mix well.
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Step 4Add chopped veggies. Mix well.
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Step 5Zest one lemon over the top of dip. Cover and let chil for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Step 6Add extra scallions and parsley prior to serving, if desired.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Dips
Category:
Dressings
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#holiday
Keyword:
#Party
Keyword:
#potluck
Keyword:
#Dip
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
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