Frank's Dip

From the kitchen of Frank (a good friend I used to live with in Golden Valley, MN)

1 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese, softened in microwave
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 teaspoon onion powder
 2 tablespoons half n half
 1 package frozen small tail-off cooked salad shrimp

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix using a hand mixer. Mix until consistency is up to your chip dip standards, adding more half n half as needed.

Serve with your favorite kettle chips - you really need a sturdy chip for this one.

All ingredients are to taste. The longer the dip sets (preferred 2 hours covered in the fridge before enjoying) the stronger the garlic and onion flavor, so don't go overboard right away. You can skip the shrimp and it's very delicious, this is mostly how I make it...the shrimp just makes it a bit special. Frank has used canned shrimp or canned salmon and both work well. I'm feeling like I want to make it with smoked salmon next time.

Author: Jason Doyle

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  1. Jason Doyle (he, him, his)February 11, 2022 at 9:26 AM

    Another great option for a good chip dip is to buy the Chip & Dip Seasoning from Penzys Spices. It's pretty amazing and I make the dip using lower fat sour cream which makes it a little healthier.

    https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/chip-dip-seasoning/c-24/p-564/pd-s

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