Today's Recipe... do it yourself for less.

Lately I have been to a few Holiday parties, and people have been raving about this Cheese dip. 

I tried it, it was delish. The only problem is... it is from one of those Seasoning companies. 

Personally, I think is a Fabulous Idea.... sell me the seasoning I need, and make them so yummy. 

However, I make all my own seasonings, and I own most of the ingredients already.... and, wait for it...

I am cheap! 

This dip was from Epicure... and I priced it out to buy the three you need... at 8.95 a piece, for stuff I could likely pull out of my pantry... I couldn't justify it.

Sooooooooo, without further ado. I share with you, my Imitation Epicure Seasoning mixes.... I am sure the real thing is better... but mine were darn tasty.

Here is the recipe for the dip From Epicure.

Now there are three seasoning mixes you need to make the dip. I use my husbands old coffee grinder, you can get one of these for the price of one of the spice mixes, and make your own blends forever!

The first is a 

Bacon/Cheese/Chive Seasoning.

3 Tbs Parmesan (the powdery kind)

2 Tbs Imitation Bacon (the crunchy hard kind)

2 Tbs Dried Chives

Lightly pulse in the spice grinder/coffee grinder/food processor. Keep it a little lumpy.

Next is

Lemony Dill Seasoning.

2 Tbs Dried Dill

2 Tbs Granulated Garlic

2 tsp Onion flakes

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon granules

lightly pulse in the grinder.

and finally:

Onion Mix.

2 Tbs Onion Flakes

2 Tbs Dried Chives

1 Tbs Dried Parsley

1 tsp Granulated Garlic

Lightly pulse in the grinder, keeping it kinda lumpy.

Okay, now, once you have whipped those up. store them airtight, You only need a tsp of each for the recipe.

I add a tsp of each, 1/2 cup of cheddar shredded, 1/2 cup of mozzarella shredded, 8oz brick of Cream cheese, and 1 cup of mayo to the food processor and blend well. 

I then bake at 350 for close to 40 minutes. 

I serve with homemade pita bread.

My sister came to visit and we cooked and cooked... we also update the Seasonings/Sauces Recipes download I have on the sidebar... If you haven't picked it up... take a looksie!

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