FAQs - Simply Savory Gourmet Dip Mixes (2024)

Sour Cream – We haven’t noticed much difference with how sour cream changes the flavor of our dips, so any brand of sour cream will do.

Mayonnaise – We recommend using a mayonnaise that has vinegar as a lesser ingredient. When you look at the ingredient list, you want to choose one that has vinegar down lower on the list. Usually the store brand will be the right choice.

Cream Cheese – Any brand pf cream cheese is fine, but we prefer Philadelphia.

Whipped Topping – We have found that Cool Whip will give you the most volume.

We’re glad you asked!

• Follow the directions on the label. The exact directions for how we made our sample are on the back of the label in the upper left hand corner.
• Use the ingredients we suggest under the question, “What brand of ingredients do you recommend?”
• Refrigerate your dip for at least two hours, and overnight would even be better. We make our samples every Tuesday, so when you tasted our sample, it had been refrigerated for around four days!
• Use mayonnaise. If the directions call for mayonnaise,do notuse Miracle Whip.
• Use softened cream cheese. If the directions call for cream cheese, make sure that you soften it before using it. For an 8-ounce block of cream cheese, place the completely unwrapped cheese on a microwave-safe plate and microwave it on high for 15 seconds.
• Blend dip + cream cheese first. If the directions call for cream cheese, blend the dip mix with the cream cheese, before you add any other ingredients.
• Thaw Cool Whip. If the directions call for Cool Whip, make sure to thaw the Cool Whip in the refrigerator before using. Place unopened tub in refrigerator for 4 hours. Do not stir. For best results, do not thaw Cool Whip on countertop or in microwave. Excessive stirring or heat will cause product to soften and become watery.

Savory & Spicy Dips
Pretzels 🙂
Veggies
Chips
Pita Chips
Snack Crackers
Bread

Dessert Dips
Pretzels 🙂
Any hard fruit, like apples or strawberries
Graham Crackers
Nilla Wafers
Cookies

Dips Made with Sour Cream & Mayonnaise

Use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.

Thin the dip down with milk, and use it as a salad dressing.

Add it to cooked pasta, along with some veggies pieces, then refrigerate to make a pasta salad. Use boiled potato cubes instead to make a potato salad.

Use as a baked potato topping.

Add it to cooked pasta, add protein if you wish, and warm on the stove to make a pasta dish.

Use as the “sauce” for a cold veggie pizza.

Coat chicken with the prepared dip mix, then dip the chicken in bread crumbs. Bake in a 425 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees.

Savory or Spicy Dips Made with Cream Cheese

Use as a spread for sandwiches, wraps, or bagels.

Cut a loaf of French bread in half, spread with the cream cheese dip, then bake in the oven until toasted.

Roll the refrigerated, prepared dip into a cheeseball.

Use the prepared dip as a filling for stuffed chicken breasts.

Use the prepared dip as a filling for stuffed mushrooms.

Use as a “sauce” for cold veggie pizza.

Use as a baked potato topping.

Add to phylo cups and top with your favorite toppings to make an appetizer.

Dessert Dips

Use as a bagel spread.

Use as a frosting for cupcakes or brownies.

Use a a layer in a parfait.

Use as a flling for cream puffs.

Add to phylo cups and top with your favorite toppings to make an appetizer.

Add the prepared dessert dip to a graham cracker crust or an Oreo Cookie crust to make a no-bake cheesecake. If desired, top with fresh fruit, crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, or drizzle with caramel, chocolate syrup, or fruit flavored syrup. Another idea is to add 1/2 of a can of pie filling to the crust before adding the prepared dessert dip.

Yes! We use the dip mixes for cooking all the time!

Use as a dry rub.

Add to a small amount of olive oil, and use as a wet rub.

Add to soups and stews.

Add to pasta sauce or white sauce.

Use as a seasoning for slow cooker meals.

Mix the packet with one cup of plain bread crumbs, and use as a shake and bake breading.

Coat potatoes with a small amount of olive oil, add to a zipper plastic bag, add the dip mix to the bag, then shake. Place on a non-stick foil lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yes! We’ve partnered with Faire to sell our wholesale products online. If you are new to Faire, you will receive $100 off and 1 year of free shipping. Please use our Faire link to join and/or place an order so that Faire knows you found us here (it helps our commission rate, which also helps us keep our prices as low as possible): https://simplysavory.faire.com.

Yes!We would love to help you meet your fundraising goals! Our program iscalled Dip Dip Hooray Fundraising. We offer more than 60 of our dips for fundraising in all categories – savory dips, spicy dips, rubs, shake & bakes and dessert mixes. 100 dip minimum for online + brochure orders.

To find out more about the program and to register, please visithttps://dipdiphooray.org/fundraising-information/.

We love to go to festivals! If you have a festival in your area that you would like for us to attend, please email us at simplysavory@gmx.com. We will do our best to attend!

Bear with us – sometimes we need to check with our wholesalers to see if they plan to attend. We may need a little time to ask our sales associates first, then reply.