With Summer parties and Backyard Barbeques on the horizon, you might just need this easy little take along dip to bring to your next event~
A little eye candy and this everyday dip will make you a rock star!
Just take your everyday store onion dip, and amp it up with some sauteed sweet onion and applewood smoked bacon
Fry the bacon first so you can cook the onion in some of the drippings for extra flavor
Don’t hurry the onions, low and slow so they can slowly brown and release their sugars and begin to caramelize, about 20 minutes should do
chop them up first if you prefer~I didn’t because I’m an idiot I forgot~ small dice is best for easier dipping
Combine sauteed onion with dip, and add crumbled bacon.
I know, right? Not so tough, but trust me, everyone will rave~
Especially if you amp up the presentation
Like this little Beachy Blue Table for 2
Maybe some unexpected playful decor
I love this dip with sweet red peppers so I put a dish {actually a spoon rest that matches the plates} of them front and center
Just a simple white basket full of colorful veggies is eye popping and attention getting
Ruffle cut carrot and potato chips jump into sophistication in this starfish dish
This dip is terrific with simple roasted potatoes too
Just roast some halved red potatoes with olive oil and seasoning {I used a garlic bread seasoning}
and serve a dollop with the potatoes along side your steak
Or top potatoes with some dip and serve for an appetizer. This is even better if you scoop out a little potato before roasting to create a well in the potato to hold the dip…which I didn’t do because technically I’m on vacation….so I’m being a little lazy~but this is a STELLAR appetizer or side dish!
A simple tray
and some bowls
sure can make the everyday things look like a celebration! Are we having a party?
Here are the recipes:
AMPED UP ONION DIP
Ingredients
- 1 tub prepared onion dip
- 1/2 sweet onion diced
- 4 slices thick applewood smoked bacon
Instructions
- Fry bacon until crisp, drain and reserve drippings.
- Saute onion in 1-2 Tablespoons of reserved bacon drippings, over medium low heat about 20 minutes, until onions are beginning to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
- Remove onions from pan and cool.
- Combine onions and dip. Crumble bacon and gently fold into dip.
- Serve dip with sweet red pepper scoops, ruffled potato chips, carrot chips or roasted red potato halves. Makes 6 servings, double recipe for a larger group.
ROASTED RED POTATOES
Ingredients
- petite red potatoes allow 2-3 per person
- dry garlic bread seasoning or use a combo salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder
- olive oil
Instructions
- Wash potatoes and cut in half, scoop out some of the potato if you want to serve them filled with dip.
- Spray a foil lined baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
- Put potatoes on foil and drizzle liberally with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and seasonings. Roll potatoes around on foil to thoroughly coat with oil and seasonings.
- Roast in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Enjoy!
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I’m joining some of these great parties this week:
the Tablescaper for SEASONAL SUNDAY and OH, THE PLACES I’VE BEEN!
Between Naps on the Porch for METAMORPHIS MONDAY & TABLESCAPE THURSDAY
Stone Gable for ON THE MENU MONDAY and TUTORIALS, TIPS & TIDBITS THURSDAY
A Stroll Thru Life for INSPIRE ME TUESDAY
The Gunny Sack for TIME TO SPARKLE
Memories by the Mile for TUESDAY TRIVIA
Savvy Southern Style for WOW US WEDNESDAY
Worthing Court for HOME{WORK} WEDNESDAY
Cuisine Kathleen for LET’S DISH
Rattlebridge Farms for FOODIE FRIDAY
Alderberry Hill for MAKE THE SCENE MONDAY
The Dedicated House for MAKE IT PRETTY MONDAY and ANYTHING BLUE FRIDAY
No Minimalist Here for OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY
the Answer is Chocolate for BFF OPEN HOUSE
Crafts ala mode for WHAT TO DO WEEKENDS
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It’s Overflowing for SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY
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