FIDDLEHEAD FERN DIP

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Fiddlehead ferns are a popular ingredient in New England and in Canada. I am posting this for the ZWT 4 trip to Canada. I have occasionally seen them in California in larger grocery store produce departments.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove, finely minced
10 -14 ounces fiddleheads, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
1/2 cup sweet onion, peeled and chopped (like Vidalia or Maui)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add the garlic clove to the bowl of a food processor and mince.
  • Add the fiddleheads, pulse to mince.
  • Add the mayonnaise and pulse just to mix.
  • Scrape the mixture into a medium sized bowl and fold in the cheeses.
  • Lightly oil three one-cup crocks and divided the mixture evenly between the crocks.
  • Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with chopped tomato and onion.
  • Serve warm with crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 262.6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2, Protein 5.4

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