Description
Ina Garten’s sun-dried tomato dip delivers Mediterranean charm with creamy cream cheese and zesty herbs. Rich layers of flavor combine effortlessly, making you crave another crisp bite of this elegant party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (40 grams) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped (8 tomatoes)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon (2 grams) freshly ground black pepper
- 10 dashes hot red pepper sauce
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
Instructions
- Combine tomato, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper in a food processor equipped with a metal blade, blending until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold chopped scallions into the mixture, using quick pulse motions to distribute evenly without breaking down the green onions’ texture.
- Allow the dip to rest at ambient temperature for optimal flavor melding, which helps balance the tangy and creamy components.
Notes
- Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 15 minutes to soften their texture and intensify their rich, concentrated flavor.
- Blend ingredients at room temperature to create a smoother, more harmonious dip with perfect consistency.
- Customize the heat level by gradually adding hot red pepper sauce, tasting as you go for your ideal spice balance.
- Let the dip chill in the refrigerator for an hour, allowing the flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, giving you a quick and delicious snack option throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg