CALIFORNIA DIP
1 Pkg. Sour Cream 1 Pkg. Lawry's Dip Mix
or 1/2 Pkg. Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Stir dip mix or onion soup mix just as it comes from the
package into Sour Cream and blend thoroughly. Use as
a dip with your favorite brand of potato chips.
Variations: Add a little catsup to California Dip
OR Add pickle relish, mustard and a little milk or
cream for a delicious hamburger relish.
OR Combine 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, 2 tblsp.
brandy and 2 tblsp. chipped parsley with 1 pint
California Dip.
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Henning
H.E. Erickson
Forest Lake
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# California Dip
*Recipe from the kitchen of Henning E. Erickson, Forest Lake, Minnesota*
### Variation 1 — Cocktail Dip
- California Dip base (as above)
- Ketchup to taste
### Variation 2 — Hamburger Relish
- California Dip base (as above)
- Pickle relish to taste
- Mustard to taste
- Splash of milk or cream to thin
### Variation 3 — Blue Cheese Dip
- 1 pint California Dip base (as above)
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp brandy
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
## Instructions
### Base Dip
1. Stir dip mix or onion soup mix directly from the package into sour cream.
2. Blend thoroughly until well combined.
3. Serve as a dip with potato chips.
### Variation 1 — Cocktail Dip
1. Prepare California Dip base.
2. Stir in ketchup to taste.
### Variation 2 — Hamburger Relish
1. Prepare California Dip base.
2. Stir in pickle relish and mustard to taste.
3. Add a splash of milk or cream to reach desired consistency.
### Variation 3 — Blue Cheese Dip
1. Prepare California Dip base.
2. Fold in crumbled blue cheese, brandy, and finely chopped parsley.
3. Stir to combine; serve chilled.
