1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, or
4 tsp dried basil, crushed
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/4 cup purple onion, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
A Recipe for
Creamy Purple Onion & Basil Dip
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Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency, gradually adding the
basil. Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients,
blending well. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip.
SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Unsalted Potato Chips, Water Crackers, Green Bell
Peppers, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Fennel, Smoked Deli Meats
Serves: 6
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