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Scallion Cream Cheese Dip (Green Onion Dip) For Crackers

Published: Oct 31, 2022 Modified: Oct 31, 2022 by Recipe Garden This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

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Scallion cream cheese dip or spread made of scallions or green onion leaves and cream cheese is one of the most easy, quick, homemade onion flavored spread or dip you can make! Scallion cream cheese spread is perfect to be used on bagels or sandwiches and they make great onion flavored cheesy dips for chips, veggies, nachos, fries, crackers and more.

scallion cream cheese spread

Scallions and green onions are the same and may be replaced with chives, leeks, spring onions, onion powde etc, if needed.

Popularly, meat like bacon bits are also added with this kind of green onion cream cheese dip or spread, but this spread is made without bacon and so it is vegetarian as well, making it great for meatless meals & snacking.

You can adjust the amount of spices we use here, to your personal preference.

You may also adjust the amount of chopped fresh scallions or green onion leaves, according to your preference.

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1 What Are Scallions Or Green Onions?
2 Substitutes For Scallions (Green Onions) – Best Green Onion Substitute Ideas
3 How To Make Scallion Cream Cheese Spread/Dip?
4 Ingredients to make scallion cream cheese spread/dip
5 Step by step instructions
6 Related Posts:
7 Scallion Cream Cheese Dip (Green Onion Dip) For Crackers
7.1 Ingredients
7.1.1 for garnishing
7.2 Instructions
7.3 Notes
7.4 Nutrition

What Are Scallions Or Green Onions?

scallion
scallion

Scallions or green onions are green leafy vegetables. They are actually the same, though both names are used to refer the same thing.

They are long green leaves with white stalks and no onion bulbs have grown yet though some of them may have small sized, young onions.

Spring onions are also almost the same as scallions or green onions as they are actually the same thing, but the difference is that the spring onions usually have white onion bulbs that have started to grow at the roots and they usually have more intense flavor.

scallion cream cheese spread

They are basically just the same things, and used for onion flavor in many recipes including dips, spreads, fried rice, curry, soups etc!

scallion cream cheese

Substitutes For Scallions (Green Onions) – Best Green Onion Substitute Ideas

In this recipe for scallion cream cheese, you may also substitue scallions (green onions) with spring onions if you wish.

scallion

Substitute ideas for scallions or green onions include fresh spring onions, dried spring onions, chives, leeks, minced onions, chopped shallots, pear onions, yellow onions, white onions, onion powder etc.

Based on the recipe you want to substitute scallions, you may choose the alternatives or replacements for scallions.

As I mentioned, in this recipe, the best substite will be spring onions.

You can use freshly chopped spring onions or dried spring onions. The dried variety is usually more intense in flavor and more concentrated, so whenever you use a dried ingredient as a replacement for a fresh ingredient, it is ideal to reduce the amount accordingly.

If you do not have spring onions, you may use onion powder, chives, leeks etc.

You may also use freshly chopped shallots, pearl onions, yellow or white onions or even red onions.

However, if you use fresh onions, it is a good idea to saute the chopped onions a bit in butter or olive oil if you wish.

So here is how you can make easy, delicious, creamy and fluffy scallion cream cheese spread at home which is perfect to be used with bagels, sandwiches, chips, fries, nachoes, veggies etc.

How To Make Scallion Cream Cheese Spread/Dip?

scallion cream cheese spread

To make homemade scallion cream cheese dip, we use the following ingredients, the main ingredients being scallions (green onions) and cream cheese!

green onion scallions cream cheese

Ingredients to make scallion cream cheese spread/dip

cream cheese 8 oz softened

scallions (green onions) chopped 3 tablespoons (adjust to your preference)

salt adjust to taste

milk 2 tablespoons (may use little more if necessary)

garlic powder ½ teaspoon (optional)

black pepper powder ¼ teaspoon (optional)

for garnishing

scallions (green onions) chopped 1 teaspoon

Step by step instructions

Place the softened cream cheese in a large bowl (before you start making the dip, you can take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and leave the cream cheese in room temperature for about one hour so it will soften).

Using a fork, break and scramble the softened cream cheese block, mash and mix well.

cream cheese

Once it’s done, use a spoon to mix the cream cheese very well.

cream cheese

Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese until fluffy, if you wish.

Add the milk and salt, mix again using a spoon until the cream cheese is softened and it is creamy and smooth in texture.

cream cheese

If the cream cheese is still not smooth enough for your preference, you may add little more milk and stir again, but add only little milk at a time, as needed.

fluffy cream cheese

Once the cream cheese is smooth and creamy, add garlic and black pepper powder (if using), stir again to evenly combine with the cream cheese.

Add the chopped scallions or green onion leaves, and mix evenly with the cream cheese mixture, using a spoon.

scallion cream cheese
scallion cream cheese

You may add little more green onions, based on your preference, if needed.

Once the cream cheese scallion spread/dip is prepared, transfer the prepared spread/dip to a serving bowl.

Garnish with the one teapoon of chopped scallions/green onions.

scallion cream cheese

I like to serve this as soon as this is prepared, since it tastes the best as soon as it’s made, according to my preference.

If you are serving this dip later, place this in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve! In case it turns thicker in texture as it sits on, you may use a little bit more milk & stir until well combined, if necessary.

Enjoy the chilled spread/dip with chips or veggies or bagels, sandwiches etc as you like!

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Below you can get the recipe for scallion cream cheese dip in detail.

scallion cream cheese

Scallion Cream Cheese Dip (Green Onion Dip) For Crackers

Scallion cream cheese dip or spread made of fresh scallions or green onions is perfect for bagels, sandwiches, nachos, fries, chips, crackers, veggies and more!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese dip, cream cheese dip for crackers, green onion dip, scallion cream cheese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Recipe Garden

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (by placing at room temperature for about 30 minutes)
  • 3 tablespoons scallions chopped (green onions) adjust to your preference
  • salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons milk may use little more if necessary
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder optional, adjust to your preference

for garnishing

  • 1 teaspoon scallions chopped (green onions)

Instructions

  • Place the softened cream cheese in a large bowl (before you start making the dip, you can take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and leave the cream cheese in room temperature for about one hour so it will soften).
  • Using a fork, break and scramble the softened cream cheese block, mash and mix well.
  • Once it’s done, use a spoon to mix the cream cheese very well.
  • Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese until fluffy, if you wish.
  • Add the milk and salt, mix again using a spoon until the cream cheese is softened and it is creamy and smooth in texture.
  • If the cream cheese is still not smooth enough for your preference, you may add little more milk and stir again, but add only little milk at a time, as needed.
  • Once the cream cheese is smooth and creamy, add garlic and black pepper powder (if using), stir again to evenly combine with the cream cheese.
  • Add the chopped scallions or green onion leaves, and mix evenly with the cream cheese mixture, using a spoon.
  • You may add little more green onions, based on your preference, if needed.
  • Once the cream cheese scallion spread/dip is prepared, transfer the prepared spread/dip to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with the one teapoon of chopped scallions/green onions & enjoy with bagels, sandwiches as a spread or use a creamy dip for chips, fries, nachos, crackers, veggies etc!
    I like to serve this as soon as this is prepared, since it tastes the best as soon as it's made, according to my preference.

Notes

If you are serving this dip later, place this in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve!
In case it turns thicker in texture as it sits on, you may use a little bit more milk & stir until well combined, if necessary.
Enjoy the chilled spread/dip with chips or veggies or bagels, sandwiches etc as you like!

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1655IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg
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