Actually Tasty Onion Dip

I have made several onion dips in the past (I won't eat potato chips without it!) and this is the first homemade version that I actually really liked. I hope you like it, too!

What You'll Need: 

2 tsp olive oil or 1 tbsp butter
1 medium to large onion, diced
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup mayo
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make It: 

Heat the oil or butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onions and the salt, and let the onions caramelize, stirring occasionally (it took about 25 minutes on my stove.) The onions should be golden brown and they should be reduced in size- but not burned to a crisp! Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool a little. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Add the onions and stir well to combine. Cover the dip and refrigerate at least an hour to let the flavors mingle. Stir the dip again before serving.

Everybody's Queso

Almost everyone has this queso recipe. Seriously. But apparently a few people don't, and they were at my open house this weekend and liked it. So here's the recipe (I didn't even get to eat any myself- by the time I was ready to eat, the slow cooker had been scraped clean of all cheesiness.)

What You'll Need:

1 2 lb loaf Velveeta

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 lb sausage, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup milk

How to Make It:

Cube the Velveeta and place it in a small slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and turn the heat on high until the cheese is mostly melted. Add the tomatoes, sausage, and milk, and stir. Continue heating the queso, stirring occasionally, until everything is nicely combined. Then turn the heat to low.

Strawberry Fruit Dip

This stuff is so yummy, and it makes a lot!

What You'll Need:

1 container (8 oz) spreadable strawberry cream cheese

4 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves

1 carton Cool Whip, thawed

1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and preserves until well combined. Add the Cool Whip and marshmallow creme and beat on low until well combined. Cover the dip and refrigerate it until you're ready to eat it. Serve it with your favorite fresh fruit (I like it best with blueberries!)