Today is my 200th post. Wow, never thought this little hobby would take me this far. In honor I decided to make a party dip. I went to the grocery store the other day and found powdered cheese flavoring. I figured that this would be a great way to add a cheesy flavor to dips without having to shred cheese and give the dip a weird texture. It worked.Baked Potato DipThe baked potato dip includes a half pound of bacon. So delicious.The first step is to dice up the bacon and fry it crisp. Once cooked remove it from the pan and let drain on a paper towel. Make sure to let it cool for 15 minutes before making the dip. I looked all over for a powdered cheddar cheese and finally found one over by the microwave popcorn. It actually works great for dips.They make cheddar and white cheddarPlace the sourcream, white cheddar or cheddar popcorn seasoning, chives, bacon and pepper into a bowl and mix.Mix it upRefrigerate for a couple of hours before serving to let the flavors meld.At first I used the white cheddar, then I needed to add more and I accidentally added the regular cheddar. That is why the dip is slightly yellow.Serve with potato chips for the perfect baked potato flavor.Chip n DipI made this for a football party yesterday. I originally had 4 tsp of cheese, but it was found to be too cheesy. I also only used 1/4 pound of bacon and that was found to be too little. The recipe above is adjusted to include these changes.— Rex
Baked Potato Dip
Easy party dip with crispy bacon, sour cream, and powdered cheddar cheese seasoning. Served with potato chips.
3tspKernels Popcorn SeasoningWhite cheddar or Cheddar
2tbsdiced chives
1/4tsppepper
Method
Dice up the bacon and fry it crisp.
Remove bacon from pan and let drain on a paper towel. Let cool for 15 minutes before making the dip.
Place the sour cream, cheddar or white cheddar popcorn seasoning, chives, cooled bacon, and pepper into a bowl and mix well.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve with potato chips for the perfect baked potato flavor.
Notes
The powdered cheese flavoring is found near the microwave popcorn in the grocery store. White cheddar or regular cheddar both work well. This recipe serves 8 and is perfect for parties. The dip should chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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This dip looks really good. It looks like something I would try. Great Idea.
Thanks mom. I think you would really like it too.
I could eat this straight with a spoon! I have to find that seasoning you used.