It seems that everyone uses dip mix but me. I've managed to
accumulate quite the collection of dip mixes. (Ranch, jalapeno,
Mexican, etc.)
What can I do with these other than make DIP?
Signed, Drowning in Dip
Dear Drowning in Dip,
I hear you! I find myself in the same situation. But, I ended up
with my pantry over-flowing in dip and finally found some
solutions. I hope they help you, too.
All you need to use your dip mix is sour cream, mayonnaise or
cream cheese. From there, the possibilities are endless.
Tuna to the Rescue: If you enjoy tuna sandwiches, but get tired
of the boring standard of tuna and mayonnaise, then make some
'fancy' mayonnaise. A few hours before you want your tuna
sandwich, mix some mayonnaise and dip packet together. Let it
sit. Then, when you want to enjoy your tuna sandwich, simple mix
the 'fancy mayonnaise' with your tuna - and you've got a winner.
Turkey Wrappers: Have cream cheese sitting around? Mix it with
some dip and microwave for a few seconds. Then, get out a
tortilla wrapper, pile some of the cream cheese and turkey
slices on the wrapper and microwave for another few seconds. The
cream cheese should be all smooshy and the wrapper will roll up
nicely. Add fresh veggies or just enjoy as is.
Potato - A cheap, healthy meal: Mix a packet of dip mix with a
container of sour cream (to taste). Let it sit for at least one
hour. Microwave or bake your potato as you normally would. Then,
top with cheese, veggies, leftovers, meat, beans, etc - and a
dollop of your flavored sour cream. Voila!
Pasta Salad - Any noodle salad that pairs mayonnaise with
noodles can be enhanced with dip mix. It's much cheaper than
buying deli salads and it's very simple. All you need are
noodles, mayonnaise, dip mix, veggies and meat. Try it. You'll
love it!
So, use up those dusty dip packets and you just might find
yourself becoming a fan of those little dip packets in your
pantry.
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