Dill pickle dip

So this is recipe is YUMMY.  But I will say that it is not cheap.  There are some good dips that are pre-made and much more cost efficient.  But this dip is YUMMY.

I will also say that when I made it the first time I over blended it.  Don't do that.  The pickle chunks are like little treasures.  Do NOT over blend or you'll have no treasures.

8 oz. cream cheese softened
1/2 sour cream (or if you like, Greek yogurt)
1 C. garlic dill pickles, chopped
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. pickle juice, less for thicker dip
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Put all ingredients except pickles into blender and pulse a few times until mixed and desired consistency.  If you want to thin it, add more pickle juice and pulse again.  Add pickles and pulse for a very short time just until pickles are disbursed.  Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

As I said, the first time I over mixed the pickles in and then wished I had not, if you make it this way and would prefer the pickles be more mixed in, just toss into the blender and mix it up more.  Easy to do but impossible to undo.

Veggie Dip

This is a variation on the salad dressing recipe found here.  Great for dipping carrots!

1 c. sour cream
1 c. mayo
1 Tbsp minced onion
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 1/2 tsp dillweed
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
tobasco sauce to taste -  a little goes a long way for me

Mix and serve chilled

Bean Dip

1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion - chopped
10 oz. can of chili beef soup (we use chili because it's hard to find)
1 can tomato and green chili's (we use Rotel)
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 can refried beans (we use spicy)

Simmer for 10 minutes. Top with 1 C. cheese, 1 can sliced olives, and green onions to taste.

You can also adds salsa but there is not a measurement.

Fruit Dip

This is an oldie but goodie. It is great with any fruit. Enjoy.

8 oz. cream cheese, strawberry flavored
7 oz. marshmallow cream

Blend completely.

I have also made it with plain cream cheese and added 1 tsp. of vanilla. Super yummy both ways.