Sharing my favorite quick & easy Mad Dash Mixes dip mixes to stock in your pantry! Pull off a Final Four viewing party in no thyme!
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WEEK 35
WHAT ARE WE MIXIN’ UP THIS WEEK?
Today I am sharing my favorite quick & easy Mad Dash Mixes dip mixes to keep in your pantry! Not only are they easy to mix up, they are incredibly tasty too! You won’t believe how easy it is to mix-up a Final Four viewing party for your friends and family!
While neither of our college teams made it to the Dance, we will still be watching the games during the Final Four Weekend. But if basketball isn’t your thing, don’t worry, these dips will work for any type of entertaining!
A few of the dips will work as spreads for sandwiches. The Zesty Crab dip can be turned into Kim’s Zesty Crab Roll in no thyme! I added that recipe to the mix below!
My Favorite Quick & Easy Dip Recipes
Each of these dips is prepared from a mix from the folks at Mad Dash Mixes. I was introduced to the Mad Dash Mixes line at a conference in Atlanta, GA last summer. I immediately fell in love with their product line. Highlighting their mixes has been the perfect culinary addition to my blog with the weekly Mix It Up Monday With Mad Dash Mixes feature.
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.
My personal favorite is the “Dill”icious Spinach Dip. It is so creamy and delicious! Let’s start there!
Let’s Get to Mixin’
"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
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
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
Zesty Crab Dip
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
- serving bowl or dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz mayonnaise
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1/2 lb chopped imitation Crab
- 1 packet Zesty Crab Dip Mix A Mad Dash Mixes 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
- Add the chopped crab to the mayonnaise/sour cream/seasoning packet blend. Stir until well blended. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- After the dip has chilled, put the dip into a serving bowl.
- Serve the Zesty Crab Dip with a selection of crackers, vegetables, chips or slices of bread
Notes
Kim’s Zesty Crab Roll
Kim's Zesty Crab Roll
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup prepared Zesty Crab Dip
- 8 oz mayonnaise
- 1/2 lb chopped Imitation Crab or seafood of your choice
- 1 t Dill Leaves
- hoagie buns
Instructions
- Mix chopped Crab & mayonnaise in bowl
- add 1/2 cup prepared Zesty Crab Dip to crab/mayonnaise blend. Add Dill Weed and blend well
- chill crab mixture for at least an hour
- Serve on sliced hoagie bun. Sprinkle a little Dill Weed on top of the crab mixture
Notes
Guacamole With Tortilla Chips
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
- wooden spoon
- serving bowl
- basket for chips
Ingredients
- 3 -4 ripe avocados mashed
- 1 packet Guacamole Seasoning Mix A Mad Dash Mix Blend
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripened avocados
- combine the contents of one packet of Guacamole Seasoning mix, blend well
- Chill for 1 to 3 hours
- After the dip has chilled for at least 1 hour, stir before adding the Guacamole to a serving bowl. Serve with a basket of tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
BLT Dip made with Greek Yogurt
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz mayonnaise
- 8 oz Greek Yogurt plain, not flavored
- 1 packet BLT Dip Seasoning mix A Mad Dash Mix Blend
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 2 Tbsp bacon bits optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the contents of the Seasoning Mix packet together 1 cup (8 oz) Greek Yogurt. Mix until well blended
- Add 1 cup (8 oz) mayonnaise to the Greek Yogurt/seasoning mix. Blend well
- Once the mayonnaise, Greek Yogurt & seasonings are well blended, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice. I used mozzarella . Blend well
- Cover the bowl and chill for at least 4 hour to allow the flavors to blend. After the dip has chilled, put the dip into a serving bowl. Sprinkle top of dip with bacon bits if desired
- Serve the dip with crackers, vegetables or chips
Notes
and one final one! If you are looking for something with a bit more heat, this is the one for you! While not habanero hot, it is hotter than any of the other mixes, in my opinion!
Some Like It Hot 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 Some Like it Hot 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 shredded cheese and blend well
- Add the contents of the seasoning packet to the mayonnaise/sour cream/cheese blend. Stir until well blended. Chill for at least 5 hours.
- After the dip has chilled, put the dip into a serving bowl.
- serve with vegetables, chips or crackers.
- use as a topper for tacos, chili or even baked potatoes
Notes
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!
An assortment of chips, crackers and vegetables are also things to keep in your pantry or refrigerator.
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!
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 last summer 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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