Well, I think we can all agree that it’s a glorious time of year. In addition to the fact that fall is just around the corner and September is blessedly, unseasonably cool so far, college football is now underway. In fact, as I’m writing this post Boise State and Oregon are playing on ESPN, and even thought I am always a wee bit puzzled by Boise State’s blue football field, I am TICKLED TO PIECES to see them on my TV screen tonight.
Because where college football leads, dips will most always follow.
Hallelujah. Give the Lord a handclap of praise.
I don’t think I’ve ever – EVER – met a dip that I didn’t like, and as far as I’m concerned there’s no more perfect gameday menu than about four or five dips and an assortment of chips. And I think it goes without saying that at least one of those bag-o-chips needs to be Fritos.
I adore a Frito.
Anyway, whenever my beloved Mississippi State Bulldogs play a televised game, you can rest assured that a couple of things will be happening in our house: 1) I will be vacuuming, because I get very, VERY nervous when the Bulldogs play and there’s something about vacuuming that soothes my nerves, not to mention that all my yelling isn’t nearly as obnoxious when the vacuum drowns it out and 2) I will be eating cheese dip. Well, and 3) I will be drinking diet Coke over ice.
And 4) I will be calling my sister at least 5 or 20 times.
We’re sort of enthusiastic about our Bulldogs around here.
So in the spirit of fall and football season and fun times with family and friends, here are a few dips that I love to make for college gamedays.
Caramelized Onion Dip
from Come On In
1 tablespoon REAL butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large red onion, quartered, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup REAL mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Saute’ onion in butter and oil until caramelized (takes about 15-20 minutes). Cool and combine with remaining ingredients. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with chips or crackers – or both if you’re feeling crazy. Serves 6.
Asian Style Dip
from Epicurious
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespooon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Combine first 11 ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
Cover and refrigerate. Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumber, broccoli – whatever you like). Serves 6.
And finally, I’ve posted this recipe before, but OH MY WORD it bears repeating, mainly because it will change your life forever.
White Rotel Dip
from my sister-in-law Janie
3 packages of pork sausage (mild or spicy is fine – but use at least 1 maple-flavored)
4 packages of cream cheese
2 cans of Rotel tomatoes
Brown sausage and drain. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and heat until cheese is melted, being careful to stir often.
Serve with tortilla chips. And as I said the first time I posted it, if you’re worried about eating cream cheese AND sausage in the same dish, don’t worry because the tomatoes are TOTALLY healthy, and therefore you’ll be just fine.
I hope y’all have a great time looking through all the recipes today – I cannot WAIT to find some cheese-laden treasures. And remember: when you add your post to the Mr. Linky, please link to your specific post – not your general blog URL.
Happy DipTacular, y’all!
September 4th, 2009 at 5:34 am
Cream cheese is a dairy product right? And don’t they say you should have 3-5 servings of dairy a day?
Got cream cheese?
September 4th, 2009 at 5:47 am
I don’t have a blog but thought I’d share this recipe anyway… super easy and delicious.
Bacon Ranch Dip
(1) 16 ounce container sour cream
(1) 2-cup bag of Mexican blend shredded cheese
(1) pouch bacon bits
(1) packet ranch dressing mix
Mix ingredients together and serve with Wheat Thins.
September 4th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Hey There -
So sorry for the second link in Mr. Linky- I messed up the first one and made a totally unclickable link. Whoops! You can just delete the first link, because it doesn’t work.
Thanks for doing this! I LOVE this idea!
September 4th, 2009 at 6:12 am
My hubby’s a high school football coach. First game is tonight! Go team!
Next week = coaches’ post-game party at my house. Bring on the dip!
September 4th, 2009 at 6:13 am
This is such a wonderful idea!! We can’t ever have too many dips to choose from! I can’t wait to make your Asian spread…it sounds amazing!!
I live in North Alabama in the Decatur area…not too far from B’ham! :)
September 4th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Eeeep! I am so excited about new dips! Thanks for doing this! :o)
September 4th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Thanks so much for hosting this, Sophie. I don’t often comment, but your blog is such a joy to me. Makes me miss living in the South. :)
September 4th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Love this because who dosen’t love a good dip!
September 4th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Yay for football and cheese. Basically my two ideal companions . . .
September 4th, 2009 at 7:00 am
So many dips…so little time! :) I love all this! Thanks, Boomama!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:02 am
I posted a link to 3 of our favorites…Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball, Hot Reuben Dip, and Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Fantastic Idea…I can’t wait to see all the other great recipes your readers put out here!
Happy Dipping!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:15 am
I linked to three dips. The Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip gets the most recommendations but my husband also has to have the bean dip if he’s tailgating! And the artichoke dip is my favorite!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Can’t wait to fix some of these new recipes. Who doesn’t love a good dip?
September 4th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Thanks for having a dip post really enjoyed it.
You make me laugh everyday, I’m still thinking about the ‘closings’ post! Ha
September 4th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Yay for dips! There are 2 things that are extra close to my heart and those are college football (SEC of course) and any sort of dip! Great idea…thanks for hosting! Good luck this weekend with your Bulldogs, I will be cheering my Arkansas Razorbacks to victory…Go Hogs Go!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Bless you for doing this. Your white rotel dip DID change my life.
September 4th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Oh. My. Word. I’ve never seen so much mayonnaise in one place before. And fritos? Don’t get me started. A handclap of praise, indeed!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:43 am
The White Rotel sounds really good to me! I did a Bruschetta dip. Have fun watching your team!!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I don’t want to post over my Family Recipe Friday carnival today, and OhAmanda “stole” the only dip I usually make, but when I am feeling very reee-fined, I make this Antipasto Salsa from Cooking Light:
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=344009
Also like this pumpkin dip for apples or pita chips. MMM! So fall!
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=549850
September 4th, 2009 at 8:09 am
YUMMY – these all sound so good! I need to have a party so I can make some dip.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Yay love doing these things! So fun! And you get great recipies!! You can check out my blog for some yummy recipies!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:11 am
OH my. I’ll have to bookmark this post! I just put up a post about turtle soup, but, it’s not edible, so I don’t think I shall link. But my favorite dip includes sour cream, mayo, dill weed, dried onion, and Hormel’s Deviled Chicken. And while it’s called Dill Dip, it’s the chicken that really makes it yummy!
Go DAWGS!!!!! (Georgia, that is…..)
September 4th, 2009 at 8:17 am
I love dips therefore I love this idea!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Why haven’t I tried that sausage-y dip yet? Must. Eat. Now. (Or as soon as I can get myself to the store for some sausage!) Thanks for this fun carnival!!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Even though I don’t watch sports, I love to eat dip. Lots and lots of dip. So I’m all about reading every link today!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:35 am
I just want to hug and kiss you dip friends! Yum….Yum…..Yum!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:42 am
White rotel dip is possibly the best thing that ever happened to Fritos Scoops.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Boomama, these sound so good!! I am so glad that you did this!! So many good recipes out there!! Thank you!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Thanks for doing this! All of these dips look wonderful, and I can’t wait to brouse through every one of them!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Yummy, cannot wait to read and print out some great new dip recipes!
I goofed on the first try linking but hopefully the 2nd time worked correctly!
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Yea, that rotel dip got even my grandmother’s approval, and she hates everything that she didn’t make herself. I haven’t got time to post my dips today, but I’m going to email them to you, because they are easy and you will appreciate all the cheese.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:56 am
So I’m another blog-less reader, but I just wanted to say that if you haven’t tried Harry & David’s Pepper and Onion Relish as a dip you must!!! You just mix a jar of it up with two blocks of cream cheese and it is to die for. It is a staple at any events our friends or family host. Yummy with chips-and even veggies for those healthy eaters!
September 4th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Thanks for this fabulous carnival- I’m furiously copying recipes ;-)
September 4th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I was so thrilled that you mentioned Boise State on your blog today, I am a BSU alum. Here in Idaho we call the blue turf the “smurf turf”. Love your blog.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Yeah, that last dip? Made me cry it was so good.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:23 am
This might be the greatest idea ever. all the greatest dips in one great place? genius.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:25 am
What a wonderful idea…..love dip!!!!!
Now I have SO MANY to make!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!
September 4th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I don’t have a blog, but this dip is very good and easy.
Strawberry preserves
whipped cream cheese
fritos
Mix preserves with cream cheese. Dip fritos and enjoy!
(Apple pepper jelly instead of strawberry is also very good.)
September 4th, 2009 at 9:35 am
You have no idea what this is going to do to my weight loss efforts! Oh and HAPPY FOOTBALL SEASON, because it is it’s own holiday isn’t it?
September 4th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Wow. You obviously had a great idea. All these dip recipes are fabulous.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
This is not a dip so I didn’t want to add it to the dips … but I have a recipe for FRITO SALAD that I think you will love.
1 bag chili cheese fritos
1 can corn (drained)
1 2cup bag of cheddar cheese
some diced red onion (to taste)
1 cup mayo
mix all together (except fritos) and add fritos to mayo mix right before serving.
This would be a good time to mention that sometimes I do use the mayo mix as a dip for the chili cheese fritos because the fritos will get soggy once they are in the salad for like an hour or two. Also, I’m not completely sure about the 1 cup mayo because I just sort of add enough to make everything else stick together so … be flexible. But this is my most favorite, easy, delightful salads to take places. And it will be GREAT for football!
September 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Woot!!
Thanks for hosting, BooMama. Can’t wait to curl up with my ‘puter and a grocery list and get to makin’ some of these.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Putting one up later…
I have to say that White Rotel does sound yummy but should be renamed “Heart Attack on a Chip.”
September 4th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I had blog posts planned for today and tomorrow (and I’m a little OCD about posting no more than once a day and following my schedule, hehe), so I’ll put my recipe here:
Peanut Butter Dip:
1 cup Peanut Butter
1 cup Softened Cream Cheese
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Milk
Mix it all together. I serve it with apples, carrots, celery, and pretzels – DELICIOUS!!!
September 4th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Please remove my link at #17, in my haste to link up prior to my children waking I neglected to link to the specific post.
I have re-linky’d.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Can’t wait to try your white Rotel dip! Never tried it and sure I’ll love it!!!
The second comment has the recipe I posted on my blog, but they say to eat with Wheat Thins…..that’s too healthy!! Frito’s are much more addicting and enjoyable! :-)
September 4th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Man alive but do I love that white Rotel dip.
Are you ready for the big game tomorrow? We’re so there!
September 4th, 2009 at 10:01 am
My favorite dip recipe is:
Spinach Dip
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 package frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
1 envelope Knorr vegetable soup mix
Mix ingredients together. Refigerate for 3-24 hours and serve with crackers, tortilla chips or sourdough bread.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I know this is not about dips…but I wrote a blog for ladies about football 101, just so they good get in some brownie points with the guys. ;)
Blessings to each of you! Can’t wait to try some of these dips!
http://ilovemy5kids.blogspot.com/2009/08/football-101-mostly-for-girls-pass-me.html
September 4th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Thanks, BooMama! I’m looking forward to starting off the football season with some new dip recipes!