To me, there’s nothing that says party like chips and dip. Take the typical chips and dip to a new level with smoky baked pita chips and my charred three onion dip. Better make a double batch! I like making this recipe for Super Bowl Sunday or game days in front of the TV because you can make it in advance and it tastes even better. Plus, it is easy to double or tripe for a big crowd. Note: Instead of putting out a huge bowl, I recommend using smaller serving bowls. Fill 2-3 bowls and cover with plastic wrap. Keep chilled until you need to replenish.
BAKED PITA CHIPS WITH THREE ONION DIP
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes chill time
Cook Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt-divided
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
8 pita bread rounds
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Combine all of the ingredients except ½ tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl. Whisk together. Brush on the first pita, stack the next one and repeat until you have 4 pitas. Repeat, making a second stack. Use a knife to cut the stack into eight wedges. Repeat with the second stack. Arrange the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and toasted.
Sprinkle the chips with the remaining salt as soon as you remove them from the oven.
CHARRED ONION DIP
INGREDIENTS
1 small red onion
6 scallions, save some of the green tops for garnish
1 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon chives
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ tablespoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire
Dash Tabasco
DIRECTIONS:
Slice the onion into 4 wedges. Heat and very lightly oil a grill pan. Cook the onions and scallions until they are softened and the outside is nice and charred. Cool. Using a food processor, mince the scallions and onion. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This one tastes best 4-8 hours after you mix it up so the flavors can fully develop.
Yield: 3 cups
