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Charred Onion Dip

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Charred Onion Dip

Broiled shallot, leek, and scallions deliver a triple-onion punch to this creamy dip.

Ingredients

1 thinly sliced shallot
1 thinly sliced leek
2 thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 grated garlic clove
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped thyme, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons buttermilk
Salt
Pepper

Preparation

  1. Heat broiler. Toss 1 thinly sliced shallot, 1 thinly sliced leek, and 2 thinly sliced scallions with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt. Broil, tossing once, until charred, 10-15 minutes. Let cool. Mix with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Thin with 2 tablespoons buttermilk; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with thyme.

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