Dip Recipes

Dip recipes for holidays, parties, or everyday snacks can be whipped up at a moments notice. They are delicious served with raw vegetables, crackers, or chips. They also make terrific baked potato toppings.

FRESH SPINACH DIP

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

1 cup sour cream

1 green onion*

2 garlic cloves, minced

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

Wash and drain spinach if not pre-washed. Place in a food processor. Slice onion and leaves. Add onion and garlic to spinach.

Process on high speed until spinach is chopped and mixed well.

Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Cream on medium speed until light. Add spinach mixture and beat on high speed until mixed well.

Serve immediately if desired, but is best if allowed to chill for a few hours.

*Can substitute 1 tablespoon regular onion, chopped.


FESTIVE GREEN ONION AND GARLIC

1 cup sour cream

3 oz. cream cheese

1 tablespoon green bell pepper, finely chopped

2 teaspoons red bell pepper, finely chopped

2 teaspoons carrot, finely ground

2 teaspoons green onions, finely chopped*

1 teaspoon celery, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

Soften cream cheese at room temperature. Beat sour cream and cream cheese on medium speed of mixer. Fold in vegetables and garlic. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Best if covered and chilled overnight.

*Can substitute regular onion


VEGETABLE OR CHIP DIP

1 cup sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon parsley flakes

2 teaspoons dill weed

1 teaspoon minced onion

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Mix all together thoroughly and let stand at least 30 minutes before serving. Best if chilled in refrigerator overnight.

Suggested raw vegetables for healthy dipping snacks:

bell peppers(all colors) broccoli
carrots
cauliflower
celery
cherry or grape tomatoes
cucumber slices (pickling cucumbers make excellent strips)
radishes
squash
turnips
zucchini

Serve tomatoes whole with a party pick or toothpick, if desired. Cut other veggies into strips or bite size pieces. Arrange all on a platter or in a serving dish.

NOTE:
This list of healthy raw vegetables for for these Dip Recipes is not all inclusive.

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