Creamy Tuna Dip with Crunchy Onions


Superb mix of tuna, sour cream, onion, and cream cheese. Best if served with potato chips or assorted fresh vegetables.
  • 12 oz. Cream cheese OR Neufchatel
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 6 oz.canned tuna in water, well drained
  • 2 tablespoon Minced fresh chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cup Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 Onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1. Place the cream cheese, sour cream and tuna in a food processor.
  • 2. Puree until smooth, about 20 seconds, scraping down the side of the bowl several times.
  • 3. Add the chives and pepper and process briefly to blend.
  • 4. Scrape into a crock or medium bowl, cover and refrigerate. (The recipe can be prepared to this point 1 day ahead).
  • 5. Heat the oil in medium saucepan over moderately high heat to 350 degrees.
  • 6. Meanwhile, toss the onion slices with flour and salt to coat well.
  • 7. Shake off the excess.
  • 8. Fry the onions until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes.
  • 9. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and let cool. (The onions can be fried 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • 10. Crumble the onions over the crock of dip and serve.