Millions of people watch the Super Bowl each year each year, but some of us aren’t watching for the game alone. There are the commercials, the halftime show and all the social events that surround it. However in my mind the best part is the food. What other event elevates snacking to a whole new gourmet level?
Hands down, my favorite part of the whole snacking celebration is the array of dips that people serve from hummus, guacamole, artichoke, onion, queso…. It’s all so delicious. I know I am not the only one who from time to time would love nothing more than to make a meal out of dip.
This is why I instantly loved Martin Short’s character, in Only Murder’s in the Building. Oliver Putnam is a true crime pod cast obsessed; out of work theater director who proclaims he is on the “dip diet.” Oliver’s love of dips eventually gets him in a bit of trouble when he discovers the owner of his favorite restaurant is suspect in the case he is investigating. It’s a great show and I can’t wait for season three. But until then I like Oliver would love nothing more than to have a good excuse to eat dip for dinner.
Fortunately this creamy avocado dip is on the healthier side. It’s great paired with veggies and sweet potato chips. So if you are looking for a dip to share for the big game or really any night then I have a good recipe for you.
Creamy Avocado Dip
- 2 small Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked pepper
- Serve with a bag of baby carrots, a sliced cucumber, and sweet potato chips or your favorite combination of veggies
In the large bowl of a food processor add in the avocados, the white wine vinegar, buttermilk, shallots, parsley, garlic and oil. Blend the ingredients together on high speed until creamy. Then season the dip to taste with salt and pepper.
Assemble a platter with all of the veggies and chips. Because this dip is made with avocados it is best when made no more than two hours before serving. If making ahead of time cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Creamy avocado dip would make a delicious addition to any party or dinner. The avocado blended with the shallot and garlic has a great zip to it that would pair well with your favorite vegetables and chips.
