Warm Turnip Green Dip

From Southern Living 1001 Ways to Cook Southern. This dish is perfect for a holiday pot luck or New Years Day. 

 

Ingredients: 

5 bacon slices, chopped

1/2 sweet onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/3 cup dry white wine

1 (16 oz.) package frozen turnip greens, thawed, drained and chopped

12 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces

1 (8 oz.) container sour cream

1 heaping teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

Cook bacon in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until crispy; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tablespoon bacon drippings in the Dutch oven.

Saute onion and garlic in hot drippings 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven. Stir in turnip greens, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook stirring often 6 to 8 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is thoroughly heated.

Preheat oven to broil.

Transfer to a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

When oven is ready, broil 6 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Watch closely. 

Remove from oven and sprinkle bacon over the top.  

Transfer the dip into a small (1 to 2 quart) slow cooker set on warm so guest can enjoy this creamy dip throughout the party. To make is spicier, serve your favorite hot sauce on the table.

Serve with crackers or sliced, toasted French bread.