Smoky Onion Dip & Spread Mix

Rich, creamy onion dip with a hint of hickory smoke and the bite of black pepper. Great on burgers, sandwiches, and baked potatoes. Mix into ground beef for an awesome meatloaf!

Creamy Dip: Stir Mix with 1 cup Mayonnaise + 1 cup Sour Cream
Low-Fat Dip: Stir Mix with 2 cups Plain Non-Fat Yogurt or Lite Sour Cream
Spread: Stir Mix with 8 oz. Cream Cheese & 3 Tbls. Milk

Serve with: Potato Chips, Pretzels, Bread Cubes, Vegetable Sticks

Recipe: Smoky Onion Burgers
Juicy burgers packed with onions and hickory smoke flavor, topped with a creamy sauce.

1 cup mayonnaise
1 pkt. (3 Tbls.) Smoky Onion Dip Mix, unprepared, divided
3 Tbls. water
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns

~ Stir together mayonnaise with 1 1/2 Tbls. Smoky Onion Dip Mix. Refrigerate until needed.
~ In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, stir together remaining (1 1/2 Tbls.) Smoky Onion Dip Mix with water. Microwave on 100% powder for 20 seconds. Knead in ground beef. Form mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
~ Grill patties over medium heat until cooked as desired.
~ Spread desired amount of Smoky Onion Dip over each of the bottom buns. Top each with a burger and remaining bun.

Recipe: Smokehouse Beef Kebabs
Simple, savory grilled beef with a hint of hickory smoke and onion.

1 pkt. (3 Tbls.) Smoky Onion Dip Mix, unprepared
1/2 cup warm water
2 Tbls. vegetable oil or olive oil
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large Vidalia onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

~ Stir together Smoky Onion Dip Mix, water, and oil in a large shallow dish. Add beef and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
~ Remove beef from marinade. Thread beef and onion pieces onto skewers alternately.
~ Grill skewers on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium-hot coals. Grill uncovered to desired doneness, turning and brushing often with marinade.

Recipe: Smoky Beef & Onion Roll-Ups
Roast beef, cheddar cheese, and smoky onion rolled up in a little bite of heaven.

1 pkt. (3 Tbls.) Smoky Onion Dip Mix, prepared as directed for spread
(6 - 8) 12" flour tortillas
1/2 pound thin-sliced deli roast beef
1/2 pound thin-sliced sharp cheddar cheese

~ With a butter knife or spatula, spread Smoky Onion Spread over a tortilla to about 1/8" thick.
~ Arrange roast beef and cheddar cheese slices in a single layer over the tortilla.
~ Roll up tortilla tightly and set aside.
~ Repeat with remaining ingredients until you run out of meat and cheese.
~ Using a sharp knife, slice rolls into 1" sections. Wipe the knife blade with a damp kitchen towel or paper towel every few slices.
~ Arrange rolls close together on a platter, stacking in a pyramid shape if necessary.
~ Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Note: Tortillas are more pliable when brought to room temperature first.