Savory Turnip Dip

I stumbled upon this recipe when I was both desperate for some dip and looking for a way to use up some frozen turnip greens I had in the freezer. I am not normally a huge turnip fan, but this recipe is so incredibly delicious, I even prefer it to spinach dip. I make this recipe with beef soujouk (beef sausage) from the Middle Eastern foods store instead of bacon because of a pork allergy, but it tastes great either way.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 29 mins
• Total Time: 39 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
• ½ small onion, diced
• 1 (12 ounce) package chopped frozen turnip greens
• 3 (4 ounce) packages cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until some of the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in tarragon vinegar; cook for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Place turnip greens in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in bacon mixture. Add cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until creamy and heated through, about 15 minutes.