The Ultimate Chips & Drips Trio

The Ultimate Chips & Dips Trio for your next friend gathering! I’m showing you how to take your guacamole to the next level, make a one-blender wonder pineapple salsa, and a high protein French onion dip that is creamy perfection.

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How to Make the BEST Guacamole:

The key here is charring the garlic cloves while the skin is still on over a gas stovetop or grill to help deepen the flavors, allowing them to become smoker and more enchanted as the garlic sits.

• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 3 Avocados, ripe
• 1-2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
• ½ small Red Onion, finely diced
• 3 tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
• Juice of 1 Lime
• 1-2 tsp. Dan’O Original Seasoning
• 1 tbsp. Graza Extra Virgin Olive Oil

After charring the garlic cloves over the grill or a gas stovetop burner for 1 minute, you’ll let cool before peeling off the skins and finely mincing. Then, add to a large bowl and mash the ripe avocados with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and mix just until combined. Serve with the chips to enjoy!

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Can Guacamole be Made in Advance?

Absolutely! I would recommend adding the juice of a second lime and a generously pinch of salt to help preserve the freshness of the avocados (and keep them from turning brown).

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How to Make a High Protein French Onion Dip:

This French onion dip is a beautiful combination of fresh chives, cream cheese, yogurt, and deeply caramelized onions. It’s creamy, a little sweet, and overall delicious.

• 1 large Sweet Onion, very thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. Butter
• 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 6 oz. softened Cream Cheese
• 4 tbsp. Fresh Chives, chopped, divided
• 2 tsp. Dan’O Original Seasoning
• ½ tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Crispy Fried Onions, for garnishing

After you’ve deeply caramelized your onions in the better, you’ll add to a food processor with the softened cream cheese, yogurt, 3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives, seasonings, and olive oil. Pulse until well combined. Transfer to a serving dish to garnish with the crispy fried onions and remaining chives. Serve with the chips to enjoy!

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How to make Quick Caramelized Onions:

A big tip I’ve discovered over the years to help speed up Caramelized Onions is using the water method. Once they’ve sautéed in the butter until slightly brown (about 5-6 minutes), you’ll add 1 tablespoon water and stir with a wooden spatula until the water has dissolved. Repeat this process over medium high heat until deeply caramelized.

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How to Make Pineapple Salsa:

This is one of my favorite salsas to make when having guests over, because you make it in a blender with no mess!

• ½ Red Onion, roughly chopped
• 2 ½ cups chopped Pineapple, ripe
• 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
• 2-3 Scallions, ends trimmed
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeds removed
• ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
• 2 tsp. Dan’O Original Seasoning
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

While you can just blend all the ingredients until desired texture, you can also finely chop the ingredients so it’s more chunky!

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Each of these dips can be made in advance up to 3 days. For the French Onion Dip, I recommend reheating on the stovetop over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until warmed through (like queso).

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Cook with me! ⬇️

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I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL

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