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Leek Dip
Indulge in a savory delight with my Leek Dip recipe. This creamy dip is oozing with golden cheddar cheese, ready in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Irish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 leek sliced into thin half-moons
- salt to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon stout beer
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large skillet, melt one tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium. Add one leek to the skillet and sprinkle with coarse salt. Cook until tender and slightly caramelized, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer leek mixture to a large bowl and add 2 cups of shredded cheddar, 8 oz package of cream cheese, ¼ cup of mayonnaise, and 3 tablespoons of stout beer. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish and bake until bubbling and browned on top, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve on slices of baguette.
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Notes
- such as Guinness or even an Oatmeal Stout works well too.
- Cheese - Don't skimp on the cheese! Using high-quality cheddar cheese will elevate the taste of the dip.
- Stout Beer - I like to use a stout beer such as Guinness or even an Oatmeal Stout works well too.
- Caremelizing - Be patient when caramelizing the leeks; low and slow cooking will develop their sweet flavor without burning them.
- Cheese - Don't skimp on the cheese! Using high-quality cheddar cheese will elevate the taste of the dip.
- Topping - To achieve a golden-brown crust on top, broil the dip for the last few minutes of baking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Seasonings - For extra depth of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the dip mixture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoon
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
514mg
(21%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
898IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoon | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.