Southwestern Dip Mix

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

2 cups

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just right so it will appeal to all palates at potlucks and holiday gatherings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Southwestern Dip Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
  • 1/3 cup dried minced onion
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 1/4 cup ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced chives
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables

Directions

  1. Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total).
  2. To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended. Serve with chips or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 264 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.