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Warm Turnip Green Dip with Bacon

Perfect for parties and gatherings, this unique Southern-inspired Turnip Green Dip combines cream cheese with savory bacon and turnip greens.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen chopped turnip greens
  • 3 lices thick cut bacon cut crosswise
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 12 ounces low-fat cream cheese cut into chunks
  • 4 ounces low-fat sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Assorted crackers and tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the oven to broil.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove all but one tablespoon of the bacon drippings, leaving it in the pan.
  5. To the hot drippings, add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 4 minutes or until onions begin to appear translucent.
  6. Add the wine and cook an additional 2 minutes while stirring to loosen any particles from the bottom of the pan.
  7. 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.
  8. Cook, stirring frequently until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture is heated through, about 6-7 minutes.
  9. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  10. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes or until the Parmesan cheese is very lightly browned.
  11. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the reserved bacon.

Notes

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2325IU (47%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 78kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2325IU 47%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.