
This creamy vegetable dip, affectionately credited to “Bea,” is a flavorful blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, dried herbs, and savory seasonings. Perfect for dipping fresh veggies like carrots, celery, or cauliflower, it also makes a great chip dip. The inclusion of Worcestershire sauce, Beau Monde seasoning, and hot sauce gives this retro dip a balanced depth of flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or casual snacking, this nostalgic recipe showcases the classic American dip culture of the mid-20th century.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dried green onions
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp dill weed
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp accent (MSG)
- 2 drops hot sauce
- 1 tsp Beau Monde seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Base
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise until smooth.
Step 2: Add Seasonings
- Stir in dried green onions, parsley, seasoned salt, dill weed, Worcestershire sauce, Accent (if using), hot sauce, and Beau Monde seasoning.
Step 3: Chill and Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve with shredded carrots, celery sticks, cauliflower florets, or your favorite crudités. Also excellent as a chip dip.
Tips
- Chill the dip for 1 to 2 hours before serving for best flavor development
- Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the sour cream for a lighter version
- Add finely minced fresh garlic for extra punch
- Use fresh chives instead of dried green onions if available
- Increase hot sauce for a spicier party dip
- Serve with raw vegetables, crackers, or pretzels
- Works well as a sandwich spread or burger condiment
- Stir again before serving if dip has rested
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth
- Excellent make-ahead dip for potlucks
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.1mg
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