Shelly's Recipe

DILL DIP I

Category: Dips - Cold

1 large cucumber
1/2 cup vinegar and water
1/4 cup sugar
8 oz cream cheese (room-temperature)
2 tsp plain yogurt
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
3 tsp ground dill
1 pound chips or crackers

Note: large cucumber (washed, sliced in half, seeded, and cut into large chunks) small onion (peeled, quartered, and layers separated)

In a medium size bowl, mix cucumber, onion, vinegar, water, and sugar. Let stand covered in refrigerator overnight. Drain well. Finely chop cucumbers and onions. Drain again. In a blender, place cucumbers, onions, and cream cheese, yogurt, salt, pepper, and dill. Blend on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes until thoroughly mixed. Place in serving bowl and chill for 1 hour. Serve with crackers and raw vegetables. Yields 2 cups.