Looking for a few easy to make dips for the Holidays? These 5 quick & easy dip mixes are a perfect addition to your pantry!
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WEEK 115
WHAT ARE WE MIXIN’ UP THIS WEEK?
Is there a better way to kick off the Holiday Entertaining Season than adding 5 dip recipes to your recipe box? From a culinary view, I think it is a perfect start to the busy Holiday Entertaining Season! Today I am sharing 5 quick & easy dip mixes! Having a few of these on hand will help make your holiday celebrations a breeze!
Each of these dips is prepared from a mx from the folks from Mad Dash Mixes. I was introduced to the Mad Dash Mixes line at a blogging conference in Atlanta, GA . I immediately fell in love with their product line. Highlighting their mixes was the perfect culinary addition to my blog and the weekly Mix It Up Monday With Mad Dash Mixes feature was born!
If you decide to try any of the mixes, I have arranged for my readers to receive a 15% discount on any order at www.MadDashMixes.com Simply use the code word farmhouse as your discount code! I think you will love what they have to offer! They have a variety of mixes ranging from appetizer to soups to desserts. They even have some products that are geared towards people who are concerned about gluten.
Let’s Get to Mixin’
1.
"Dill"icious Spinach Dip Served in a Bread Bowl
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- spatula
- serving pieces (tray, baskets, dishes)
Ingredients
- 8 oz Sour Cream
- 8 oz Mayonnaise
- 1 packet "Dill"icious Spinach Mix seasoning packet from Mad Dash Mixes
- 1 loaf Italian bread round or oval
Instructions
- Combine seasoning packet with the sour cream & mayonnaise.
- Chill for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend
- Stir the dip mix again before adding to the bread bowl or other serving container
- Serve chilled with assorted cut vegetables, crackers, bread cubes or tortilla chips.
Notes
2.
Chipotle Bacon Dip
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 8 oz mayonnaise
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese I used shredded mozzarella
- 1 packet Chipotle Bacon Dip mix A Mad Dash Mix Blend
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise & sour cream together until well blended. Add the contents of the seasoning packet to the mayonnaise/sour cream blend and mix well
- add the shredded cheese to the mixture in the bowl and blend well
- Stir until well blended. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- After the dip has chilled, sprinkle with bacon bits and serve with vegetables, chips or crackers.
- as an alternative, use as a topper for tacos, chili or even baked potatoes
Notes
3.
Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix
Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
- 9 " round glass bowl (oven safe)
Ingredients
- 1 packet Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix by Mad Dash Mixes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened low fat cream cheese can be used
- 8 oz mayonnaise reduced fat Mayonnaise can be used
- 1 can artichoke hearts drained & chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded another shredded cheese of your choice can be used
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Drain & chop Artichoke hearts
- Add all ingredients to softened cream cheese and blend well.
- Bake in a 9 " round glass oven safe bowl that has been sprayed with a pan spray.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until heated through
- Serve with chips, vegetables or bread/sliced baguette
Notes
4.
Cool Ranch Salsa Dip
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 8 oz mayonnaise
- 8 oz sour cream
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, well drained use Rotel diced tomatoes if you want a spicier dip
- 1 packet Cool Ranch Salsa Dip seasoning A Mad Dash Mix Blend
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise & sour cream together until well blended
- Once the mayonnaise & sour cream are well blended, add the contents of the Seasoning Mix packet and blend well
- Drain the diced tomatoes
- Add the drained tomatoes to the mayonnaise/sour cream/seasoning packet blend. Stir until well blended. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- After the dip has chilled, put the dip into a serving bowl.
- Add vegetables to a serving tray. Enjoy!
Notes
5.
Strawberry Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Strawberry Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Equipment
- mixing spoon
- measuring cup
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened low fat cream cheese can be used
- 8 oz Cool Whip other brands of whipped topping can be used
- 1 packet Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake Mix by Mad Dash Mixes
- assorted fruit
Instructions
- Add softened cream cheese and the Cheesecake Mix in a bowl. Blend until Creamy
- Fold in Cool Whip or other whipped topping
- Gently Spread in serving bowl, cover & chill for at least 2 hours
- for a festive touch, decorate with sanding sugar if desired
- serve the cheesecake filling as a dip for fresh fruit
Notes
In Honor of Pumpkin Spice Season, here’s a bonus idea!
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Things to Consider
In addition to keeping a selection of the Mad Dash Mixes on hand, keeping a few packages of cream cheese, a jar of mayonnaise and some sour cream in your refrigerator will help you mix up this dip mixes quickly! Plain Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
An assortment of chips, crackers and vegetables are also things to keep in your pantry or refrigerator. If making one of the cheesecake dips, you may want to have some fruit on hand as well.
Serving bowls, baskets and trays are useful too!
The mixes make great gifts for the holidays or anytime you need a hostess gift or bridal shower gift. Add a selection of mixes, a kitchen towel and a few kitchen gadgets to a basket, wrap it in cellophane and add a bow and you are ready with a very useful gift!
How to Wrap & Add Accents to a Gift Basket
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Why do I use a picture of the vintage Hamilton Beach Mixer at the beginning of each Mix It Up Monday post? Thank you for asking! It originally belonged to my Mom. I am not certain if it was a wedding gift but I know she had it a long time.
It still works although I did have to it rewired as the cord had become damaged. The top comes off of the base to turn it into a hand mixer! There are two milk glass bowls and a juicer attachment. It just fits with the theme, don’t you think?
COOKING WITH KIM
Disclosure: this post was written in collaboration with Mad Dash Mixes
All opinions are my own.
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