Creamy White Bean & Herb Dip
Recipe from
Fine Cooking Magazine
This new take on bean dip is equally good served cold or at room temperature.

Servings:
Serves 6 to 8.
Ingredients
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2 15- ouncecans cannellini beans, rinsed and drainedsee savings

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4 ouncescream cheese (1/2 cup)see savings

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1/3 cupchopped yellow onionsee savings

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2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juicesee savings

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1anchovy fillet, rinsed and patted dry (optional)see savings

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppersee savings

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2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilsee savings

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3 tablespoonsthinly sliced fresh chivessee savings

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1 tablespoonchopped fresh marjoram or oreganosee savings

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Crudites, crusty sourdough bread, or crackers, for servingsee savings

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Directions
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Put the beans, cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, anchovy (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil. Transfer the spread to a large bowl and fold in 2 tablespoons of the chives and the marjoram. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives, and serve with crudites, bread, or crackers.
Make Ahead Tip:
The dip may be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
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