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Vegetable Dip from Bea
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course dip
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 199 kcal

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
Keyword herb dip, no-cook, party dip, retro appetizer, sour cream dip, vegetable dip, vintage recipe
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