Great Canadian Donair Dip
As far as dips go, this one is legendary. It’s the best parts of a Canadian favourite - seasoned meat and irresistible, garlicky, tangy and sweet sauce - to create a warm and gooey dip that will leave you weak in the knees.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese brick, cut into cubes
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄4 cup milk, your choice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 tsp Roasted Garlic Aioli Mix or Minced Garlic
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1⁄2 pkg Donair Seasoning or Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning , about 3 tbsp
- 8 mixed cherry tomatoes, quartered or finely chopped
- red onion, sliced or diced, optional
- chopped fresh parsely, optional
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth; beat in mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar and aioli mix until evenly combined. Stir in cheese.
- In a frying pan, brown beef with seasoning over medium-high heat, 5 min. Use Ground Meat Separator to break up meat.
- Add meat to cheese mixture; stir to mix. Place in a baking dish that holds 4 cups (1 L). Bake until bubbly, about 12-15 min. Sprinkle with tomatoes, onion and parsley, if desired. Serve with veggies and pita chips, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(1 tbsp): Calories 50, Fat 3.5 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 3 g.
Tips
Make it vegetarian: swap beef for veggie ground round or canned lentils.
Make Ahead: Prepare dip. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days before serving, or freeze up to 1 month. Defrost before baking.