Mascarpone Onion Dip Recipe

Name: Mascarpone Onion Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise (Or To Taste); 1/4 cups Sour Cream; ⅜ cups Mascarpone Cheese; 3 leaves Basil, Chiffonaded; 1/4 Tablespoons Onion Powder (Or 1 Chopped Caramelized Onion); 1/4 Tablespoons Garlic Powder (Or, Two Cloves Fresh, Minced Garlic); 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt And Pepper, to taste; 3 strips Bacon; 2 bunches Chives; 2 bunches Cilantro; 5 pieces Pancetta, Browned; ⅓ cups Parmesan (Or Other Cheese, Like Blue Cheese, Feta, Fontina, Etc.)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise (Or To Taste)
1/4 cups Sour Cream
⅜ cups Mascarpone Cheese
3 leaves Basil, Chiffonaded
1/4 Tablespoons Onion Powder (Or 1 Chopped Caramelized Onion)
1/4 Tablespoons Garlic Powder (Or, Two Cloves Fresh, Minced Garlic)
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt And Pepper, to taste
3 strips Bacon
2 bunches Chives
2 bunches Cilantro
5 pieces Pancetta, Browned
⅓ cups Parmesan (Or Other Cheese, Like Blue Cheese, Feta, Fontina, Etc.)

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Add mayo, sour cream, and mascarpone to bowl; mix well to combine, until smooth.
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Add in basil, onion, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper; stir until smooth.
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Taste.
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Add more of any ingredients to taste.
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Fold in any of the optional mix-ins, or any you come up with.
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I usually stick with bacon, onion and garlic, have used pancetta and Parmesan, which was very good, as well.
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Chill for an hour, or until youre ready to eat it.
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Serve with Pita Chips.
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Ive made this a day ahead, and it turned out fine.
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Ive also served this hot, with pancetta, Parmesan and mozzarella on top.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise (Or To Taste), 1/4 cups Sour Cream, ⅜ cups Mascarpone Cheese, 3 leaves Basil, Chiffonaded, and more.

Yes, Mascarpone Onion Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mascarpone Onion Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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