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Bacon Dip Mix

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2 tablespoons instant bacon bits
1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic

Combine all ingredients in small ziploc bag. Label as Bacon-Flavored Dip Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
Makes 1 pkg. (3 T) of mix.

Bacon Dip:
Combine 1 cup of Sour cream and 1 package of mix. Chill at least 1 hour
before serving. Makes about 1 cup of dip.

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Bacon Dip Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
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preparation time5 minutes
total time5 minutes
This savory homemade bacon dip mix makes one pantry-ready 3 tablespoon packet that stirs into 1 cup sour cream for a quick smoky onion dip. Estimated total cost is $2.40 prepared, or about $0.30 per 2 tablespoon serving.
Servings8 servings
CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$2.40

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons instant bacon bits
  • 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
  • ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup sour cream

Equipment

Small zip-top bag or airtight jar
measuring cups and spoons
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mixing bowl
Mixing Bowl
cooking spoons
spoon

Instructions

  1. Combine the bacon bits, beef bouillon, minced onion, and minced garlic in a small zip-top bag or airtight jar.
  2. Shake or stir until evenly mixed.
  3. To prepare the dip, combine 1 cup sour cream with 1 package of mix in a bowl.
  4. Stir until blended, then chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Dry mix yield is about 3 tablespoons.
Prepared yield is about 1 cup dip, or 8 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
Store the dry mix in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months for best flavor.
Refrigerate prepared dip promptly and use within 3 to 4 days.
Prep time is estimated from measuring and mixing the ingredients.

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4 thoughts on “Bacon Dip Mix”

  2. Dip Mix

    bacon dip mix
    the directions for this mix say to “……combine 1 cup of “our cream” and 1 pkg. of mix.

    Can anyone explain what the this means?
    Sour cream? Cream Cheez? Something else?

    Thanks a bunch! Suz

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