Warm Turnip Green Dip

Prep: 15 min., Cook: 20 min., Broil: 5 min. Transfer the dip to a 1- or 2-qt. slow cooker set on WARM so guests can enjoy this creamy dip throughout your party. To make it spicier, serve your favorite brand of hot sauce on the side.

Yield: Makes 4 cups

Ingredients

• 5  bacon slices, chopped
• 1/2  sweet onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4  cup  dry white wine
• 1  (16-oz.) package frozen chopped turnip greens, thawed
• 12  ounces  cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1  (8-oz.) container sour cream
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 3/4  cup  freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven.

2. Sauté onion and garlic in hot drippings 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven. Stir in turnip greens, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is thoroughly heated. Transfer to a lightly greased 1 1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

3. Broil 6 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Sprinkle evenly with bacon.