Fennel Seed Onion Dip

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, tangy Southern dip with aromatic fennel and sharp white onion.
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This Fennel Seed Onion Dip is a crowd-pleasing Southern classic that balances rich creaminess with a subtle anise kick. The base of softened cream cheese and sour cream creates a luxurious texture, while finely minced white onion adds a fresh, sharp bite. Toasted fennel seeds provide an earthy warmth that pairs beautifully with the cool dairy base, making it perfect for game day gatherings, holiday appetizers, or a simple weeknight snack. It’s easy to whip together in minutes and tastes even better after chilling to let the flavors meld. Serve with crisp vegetable sticks or butterflake biscuit chips for a satisfying, home-style treat that disappears quickly.

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Fennel Seed Onion Dip

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 335.0

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This Fennel Seed Onion Dip is a crowd-pleasing Southern classic that balances rich creaminess with a subtle anise kick. The base of softened cream cheese and sour cream creates a luxurious texture, while finely minced white onion adds a fresh, sharp bite. Toasted fennel seeds provide an earthy warmth that pairs beautifully with the cool dairy base, making it perfect for game day gatherings, holiday appetizers, or a simple weeknight snack. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to whip together in minutes and tastes even better after chilling to let the flavors meld. Serve with crisp vegetable sticks or butterflake biscuit chips for a satisfying, home-style treat that disappears quickly.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Lightly crush the fennel seeds using a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy skillet to release their oils.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the sour cream to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined and uniform in texture.
  4. Fold in the crushed fennel seeds, minced white onion, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  5. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled with carrot sticks, zucchini slices, turnips, crab, or butterflake biscuit chips.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 335.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.3g50%
Saturated Fat 19.9g100%
Cholesterol 84.0mg29%
Sodium 2646.1mg111%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 4.6g
Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, cheese dip, cream cheese, dip, fennel, fennel seed, onion dip, party food, snack, sour cream, southern, vegetarian, white onion
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