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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Horseradish Bacon Ranch Dip

This is not your average veggie or ranch dip. Years ago my Mom, sister and I were hosting a bridal shower. We made several things and we bought a few things. We had a caterer prepare a veggie tray and maybe a fruit tray. To be honest the veggie tray was the only thing that made an impression. When I picked up the tray it was loaded with lots of non-typical veggies and what appeared to be ranch dip. At least that is what I thought. There in the middle of the blanched green beans, red pepper strips, and quarter mushrooms was a big surprise. People kept asking what is in this dip. Well I didn't know. I thought it was ordinary ranch dip until I tasted it. It was most definitely not Ranch, it was Horseradish Bacon Ranch Dip! Oh my! It was so good! It was smoky from the bacon and had just a hint of horseradish. Since then I have been replicating this veggie tray and dip. I have made the dip with full fat sour cream, fat free sour cream and fat free yogurt. All are very good but I like making it with light sour cream. It is delicious and a little healthier for you. Trust me know one will know. They will just be amazed at the bacon in their ranch dip. I love the blanched green beans with this dip the most. I hope you will give it a try. After all football season is upon us and you just may need a veggie tray soon.





Horseradish Bacon Ranch Dip
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups light sour cream
1 packet ranch dip mix
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
2 tbsp bacon bits(approx. 4 slices)

Directions

Mix together and let sit in refrigerator for a few hours to let flavors blend together.

Serve with your favorite veggies. Blanched green beans, carrot sticks, red bell pepper strips and quartered mushrooms make great dippers.






Linking to:
Six Sister's Stuff: Strut Your Stuff Saturday Link Party
Life on Lakeshore Drive: Bouquet of Talent Link Party
Jam Hands: Recipe Sharing Monday
Ms. enPlace: See Ya in the Gumbo
This Gal Cooks: Marvelous Mondays
Love Bakes Good Cakes: All My Bloggy Friends
Anyonita's Nibbles: Tasty Tuesdays
Tumbleweed Contessa: What'd you do this weekend?
Miz Helen's Country Cottage: Full Plate Thursday
Carole's Chatter: Food on Fridays - Finger Foods for Parties


5 comments:

  1. This dip sounds so good! Dips are one of my serious weaknesses, I could easily go through a bag of chips and a bowl of dip in one sitting!!!!! This sounds delicious with all the horseradish and bacon!!! The perfect combination!

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  2. Easy and tasty sounding tailgating treat. I was glad to see this Love Bakes Good Cakes. I hope you'll come share at my party: http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-30/

    I love the colors on your site!

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  3. Hi Denise~ Thanks for stopping by Turnips 2 Tangerines:) I had to stop by and check out this dip!! I love horseradish!! I can't eat beef roast without it! This dip would be good on so many things......I'm thinking a baked potato:) Have a great week~Lynn

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  4. What a great dip! So unusual/unexpected. I love horseradish, but never can seem to use the whole jar.
    Thanks for linking, Denise!

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  5. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have had a great weekend and have a fabulous week.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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