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My family has a secret. We make a really good party dip that friends and family refer to as “the good dip,” and it’s super simple to make.
So, just in time for your holiday and New Year’s celebrations, and to help you easily prepare for college bowl- and Super bowl-watching season, today’s hint is my family’s secret dip recipe.
Just how easy is this dip to make? Well, there are only two necessary ingredients: cream cheese and salsa. There’s also one optional ingredient: shredded cheese.
And to make the dip for less, store brand products like those from Safeway’s Lucerne Dairy Farms extensive line of dairy products work just as well as their more expensive counterparts. Safeway is giving away a $110 gift card to one lucky Hint Mama reader – details below.
Here’s how I made the dip for a recent holiday party.
Prep time: About 5 minutes
Ready in: About 20 minutes
Serves: About 20
Ingredients:
- Three 8 oz. packages of Lucerne Cream Cheese (You can substitute in light cream cheese for as many packages as you want. I used two regular cream cheese packages, and one light one.)
- Three-quarters of an 8 oz. bag of Lucerne 2% Milk Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Two jars of Tostitos Mild Chunky Salsa (you can use any brand of salsa, though I find the Tostitos brand works great.)
The cream cheese-salsa mixture.
Directions:
- Mix the cream cheese and salsa together in an oven-safe dish until you have a pinkish color mixture with just a few white cream cheese chunks showing (see how the mixture should look in the image to the right). Note: To make more dip than I did, you simply add more cream cheese and salsa as needed. I always buy a bit more cream cheese and salsa than I think I need just in case.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of cream cheese-salsa mixture (see the image to the right). Note: The shredded cheese layer is optional. The dip tastes delicious without it as well.
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Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Bake the dip at 350 degrees until the shredded cheese is melted and the dip is warm, generally 10 to 15 minutes or so depending on how much dip you are making. Serve with chips (and or vegetables for a healthier take).
As usual, the dip was a hit and was mostly gone by the time I left the party.
What’s your easy go-to party dip? And if you make this five-minute party dip, let me know what you think of the recipe.
Share your recipes and thoughts below, and be sure to enter to win a $110 Safeway gift card so you can make this frugal dip for even less. Did you know the Lucerne line, which recently got a makeover and has a Pinterest board, has been around for 110 years and offers limited-edition holiday items like a peppermint whipped topping?
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My go to party dip is the spinach dip in the sourdough bread round.
I usually make the Knorr Spinach Dip.
I like making shrimp dip. An easy dip to make is using sour cream with ranch dip mix or Lipton onion soup mix.
My go-to party tip is a baked taco dip.. so good!
My favorite is cheesy bacon ranch dip.
My favorite is tzatziki yogurt dip. My tip is to always use fresh ingredients
My go to easy party dip is Carmelized Onion made with sour cream and cream cheese. It is so easy to make!
I mix sour cream with avocado or guacamole mix- I like to fry cream cheese wontons and dip them on this mix…
My quick easy dip is kind of similar to yours. I use canned refried beans, mix with cream cheese and sometimes top with salsa and cheese.
My go to party dip is a quick and easy nacho cheese dip. Everyone always loves it.
Hi, is this Safeway giveaway open to Canadian residents? thanks!
Unfortunately, this one is just open to folks in the U.S. Thanks for reading!
I make guacamole with fresh avocados, and some chopped cilantro, served with tortilla chips.
My easiest dip is really easy- melt Velveeta, pour in Picante and sometimes add refried beans and stir. Serve with Tortilla chips. The guys love it.
BTW I am trying to sugn up for your emails and am having a terrible time of it. Any help would be great!
I mix salsa and cheese together….super quick and easy!
The only dip I make that my kids like and I know how to do is the dorito dip with hormel chili wigth no beans and cream cheese. They love their doritos in it
I love cheese and salsa – can’t get any easier than that!
Artichoke-parmesan dip! Canned artichokes, mayo, parmesan, lemon and garlic. Bake or microwave till it is melty!
Because of Safeway’s amazing cheese section, it’s pretty easy to grab something fantastic, mix it with salsa, and call it dip. My latest find there is a local cheese by Face Rock called Vampire Slayer. Seriously good!
My go to is Guacamole its so easy to make. I do admit I use an powdered dip mix instead of adding spices.
My go to dip is always the cheese dip you buy from the store- it is SO good and everyone enjoys it.
I don’t really have any tips because I have never made it before.
What’s your go-to easy party dip, and what are your tips for making quick dips?
RANCH,and you can make it with salad dressing
I mostly buy dip but if I make any, I normally use the recipe for a dip on Kraft’s french dressing mix or look for a dip recipe online. Thanks!
My favorite dip is a Sauteed Onion and Gruyere cheese dip.
Be classy
My favorite to make is chicken wing dip. It is so yummy! I prefer to use blue cheese instead of ranch but I know some people like ranch so I usually make a pan of both. It is so cheesy and has just enough of a kick to it! It is best with tortilla chips but great with other things like veggies and crackers.
You can never go wrong with Spinach Dip!
Cream cheese, salsa and grated cheddar sounds great to me!
My mother in law made the best fish dip.now I make it for her
Homemade salsa canned this summer makes a quick dip.
my quick easy dip is an avocado dip I make with lemon,salt, garlic, tomato, ind a little bit of brown sugar with cilantro
I make a dirty martini dip that’s very easy, really tasty and one you don’t see very often if ever.
french onion or spinach dip are easy, quick and yummy. a base of guacamole is always a quick and easy way to make a flavorful dip.
My favorite dip is Jalapeno Popper Dip. I find my dip recipes on Pinterest and look for dips with only a few ingredients, that are easy to make.
My go to dip is to put feta cheese and roasted red pepper in the food processor. Blend until smooth and serve with pita chips. It is easy and delicious.
I like to use salad dressing and some seasoning for a quick dip idea.
Thanks so much foor the chance, I think anything with cream cheese would qualify as being great. The easiest one I make and requested over and over is simply Velveeta and a can of drained queso tomatoes . Melt it and stir and youre done. We host a lot of football parties and either the guys or hungry or its really good 🙂