Chili Cheese and Bacon Dip Mix

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon dip mix, chili cheese dip mix, gift in a jar, homemade dip mix

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 14 batches

A dry mix of onion, bacon bits, cheddar powder and chili spice that you stir into mayonnaise and sour cream for a creamy dip. Keep the jar on hand or give it as a gift.

Ingredients

Dry mix

6 tablespoons chopped onion flakes
4 tablespoons dried bacon bits
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

To make the dip

2 tablespoons dip mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

Measure all the dry ingredients into a zip-top bag or airtight container, then close it and shake until evenly mixed. Before storing, make sure the onion flakes and bacon bits are spread throughout.
To make the dip, stir together 2 tablespoons of dip mix, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup sour cream.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Chill the full 2 hours so the onion and bacon bits soften. Store the dry mix in a sealed bag or jar in a cool, dry place. Keep the prepared dip covered in the refrigerator until serving. Serving ideas: crackers, pretzels, tortilla chips, celery, bell pepper strips, toasted bread rounds; also a sandwich or wrap spread.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 14 batches; the dry mix only; what you add to make it is not counted; chopped onion flakes counted as dehydrated onion, dried bacon bits counted as cooked bacon, granulated garlic counted as garlic powder. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.