Southwestern Dip Mix

Name: Southwestern Dip Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried parsley flakes; 1/3 cup dried minced onion; 1/3 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup ground cumin; 2 tablespoons dried minced chives; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream; Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just right so it will appeal to all palates at potlucks and holiday gatherings. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
1/3 cup dried minced onion
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried minced chives
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables

Directions

Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total).
To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended. Serve with chips or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 264 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just right so it will appeal to all palates at potlucks and holiday gatherings. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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