Kim Chee Dip Recipe

Every single time I've gone to Lineage on Maui, I've ordered the Kim Chee Dip.

And every single time, I'm the person that eats most of it out of my party. 

It is so addicting - a slightly spicy, creamy concoction accompanied by extra crunchy Maebo One-Ton Chips.  

Since I bought way too many packages of cream cheese the other day, I decided to make some Kim Chee Dip of my own!

I simply took 1/2 cup of kim chee, 1 8 oz package of cream cheese, 2 T of kim chee juice, and blended away until creamy.  

Pour the mixture into a bowl, top with sliced green onions, then drizzle on more kim chee juice, if desired.

Serve with Mae Bo One-Ton Chips, or Ritz Crackers.

Yummy and addicting!

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French Onion Dip

I found a recipe for Caramelized Onion Dip that I tore out from a 2013 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, and since I had a lot of onions on hand, I decided to try it.  It turned out more like French Onion Dip, however, but it was still good! 

The original recipe said the onions would turn golden in 15-20 minutes, but it took double that amount of time for me.  Next time I'll try using the Instant Pot!

French Onion Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 T olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 t sugar
• 1 t salt
• 4 cloves garlic, mincesd
• 1 1/2 c sour cream
• 2/3 c mayo
• 1/4 t ground black pepper

Directions:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
• Add onions, sugar, 1/2 t salt, and toss.
• Reduce heat to med-low and cook and stir onions frequently for 30-45 minutes, until a golden brown.
• Remove from heat and cool; stir in garlic.
• In a medium bowl, combine onion mixture, sour cream, mayo, and remaining 1/2 t salt.
• Cover and chill for at least one hour.

The original issue was in the June 2013 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

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Recipes for National Chip & Dip Day - March 23

When it comes to gatherings, I love a good chip dip!  

Here are a some recipes to try for National Chip & Dip Day, March 23!

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Sweet Onion Dip

Easy Cheesy Onion Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Macho Nacho Dip

Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip

Kamaboko Crab Dip

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Macho Nacho Dip

For a quick and easy party dip, make this Macho Nacho Dip!

Simply take 2 cans of refried beans and spread the beans on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.

Next spread 2 cups of sour cream over the beans, followed by 2 cups of salsa, 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1/2 a large onion, chopped, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of sliced olives, and 1/2 cup of chopped avocado.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions.  Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

The recipe is really versatile - I've made the dip with guacamole, tomatoes, and even cream cheese and chili instead of sour cream and salsa. 

It's the perfect dip for game day!

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Sweet Onion Dip Recipe

If you love onions, you'll love this Sweet Onion Dip recipe.

It's so super easy to make - just three ingredients!  It's a great dip to make when unexpected guests are coming, or you're invited to a last-minute get-together.

Simply take two cups of mayo, two cups of shredded Parmesan cheese, and 2 cups of chopped sweet onions and mix everything together.

Pour everything into a 2-quart baking dish and bake in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 35-40 minutes.

Yum!!

You can see the original recipe here on Allrecipes.

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Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip

The big game is just a few days away, and if you find yourself needing a last-minute recipe for game day (or even for when unexpected guests pop up), this Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip will fit the bill.

Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 c sour cream
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 c bacon bits, plus extra for garnish
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions (optional).

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip Recipe

Not too long ago I bought a box of Triscuits, and on the back of the box was a recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Dip.

I made a baked potato dip once before, but this recipe was different in the sense that it actually contained potatoes (or at least instant potatoes).

It sure was yummy.  Hard to go wrong with bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, and green onions!

If you love baked potatoes, definitely give this dip a try!  

Loaded Baked Potato Dip (recipe slightly adapted from Snackworks.com)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c instant potato flakes
• 1/2 c water
• 1 c sour cream
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 green onions, sliced, divided
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 strips bacon, crumbled

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix potato flakes and water in large bowl; let stand 5 min.
• Mix in the sour cream, cream cheese, and half of the green onions.
• Spread mixture into 9-inch pie plate.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining onions. 

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Kamaboko & Crab Dip

For a recent get-together I made Kamaboko and Crab Dip based on this recipe from Spork and Pan.

It turned out yummy, but next time I'll add more green onions, and less crab (or maybe eliminate the crab altogether - I just had extra from making these Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons so I wanted to use up the crab).

Kamaboko & Crab Dip (adapted from Spork and Pan)

Ingredients:

• 1 6 oz pkg kamaboko, shredded
• 1 6 oz pkg imitation crab meat, chopped
• 1/2 c sour cream
• 1/2 c mayo
• 1/4 c chopped green onions

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients and chill for at least 30 minutes.  
• Serve with crackers.

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away!

For the past several Super Bowl parties I've brought desserts, but in years prior I'd often bring a Spinach Artichoke Dip (based on this recipe from Allrecipes.com) that was always a hit.

I made it recently for a gathering to watch the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and I will definitely be making it again for this year's Super Bowl party.

Spinach Artichoke Dip (recipe credit Allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

• 1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (I used a 9oz pkg)
• 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c mayonnaise
• 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 c grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. 
• Stir in the artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan cheese. 
• Mix in the garlic and lemon juice. 
• Spread evenly into prepared baking dish.
• Bake covered for 20 minutes. 
• Bake uncovered for 8-10 more minutes (until surface is lightly browned).  

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