Everything Bagel Pretzel Twists With Scallion Cream Cheese Dip Recipes

Think of this as a deconstructed everything bagel with extra schmear. A little tangy from sour cream, this spread can be used as a dip for pretzels, potato chips, raw vegetables and, yes, bagel chips. But it's just as good on a sandwich - or even a bagel, if you're crazy for everything spice. One thing to note: If you're making it by hand, make sure to keep your cream cheese quite soft. It'll make things a lot easier.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     easy, quick, snack, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

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This recipe for a loftier version of cream cheese is also a formula for any number of dips and spreads. Instead of scallions, you might add horseradish, sriracha, toasted walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, maple syrup or honey. When shopping for cream cheese, choose one with the shortest list of ingredients; anything besides cream, milk, and salt is a filler or a preservative. But even if you start with less-than-perfect cream cheese from the supermarket, whipping it in a stand mixer and adding heavy cream to loosen the mixture will produce a smooth, fluffy spread. Sour cream would work just as well as heavy cream. It's best to make this just before serving - at Baz Bagel & Restaurant in Little Italy, they make it three times a day to preserve the fresh taste - but it also lasts well in the refrigerator.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, easy, quick, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

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