Fennel Seed Onion Dip

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.

Cuisine: Southern

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 335.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

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

1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
1 cup Cream Cheese, Softened
1 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup White Onion, Minced
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika

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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