3-Minute Dip

Name: 3-Minute Dip
Yield: 16 servings of 2 tbsp (30 mL)
Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Pampered Chef rub (see chart); Toppings (see chart); 4 oz. (125 g) mozzarella cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL); 1 pkg (8 oz./250 g) cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp (30 mL) milk (see Cook's Tip); Optional: Assorted vegetables or crackers

Here's the formula for a quick, easy dip! Start with a basic dip recipe and transform with different rubs and toppings.

Ingredients

1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Pampered Chef rub (see chart)
Toppings (see chart)
4 oz. (125 g) mozzarella cheese, grated (1 cup/250 mL)
1 pkg (8 oz./250 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp (30 mL) milk (see Cook's Tip)
Optional: Assorted vegetables or crackers

Rubs	Toppers
Bell Pepper Herb Rub	½ red bell pepper, diced
Greek Rub	¼ cucumber, chopped
Sweet Basil Rub	½ cup grape tomatoes, chopped
Tex-Mex Rub	1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
Three Onion Rub	3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Herb & Onion Slow Cooker Seasoning	¼ red onion, chopped

Directions

Choose a rub and topping combination.
Combine the rub, mozzarella, cream cheese, and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave, covered, for 2–3 minutes, or until melted, stirring halfway through cooking. (Be careful not to overheat.)
Remove the bowl from the microwave; stir. Sprinkle with the topping and serve with fresh vegetables or crackers.

Yield:

16 servings of 2 tbsp (30 mL)

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving (average of all dips, 2 tbsp/30 mL): Calories 72, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 177 mg, Carbohydrates 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Total Sugars 1 g (includes 0 g added sugars), Protein 3 g

Cook's Tips:

If using pre-shredded cheese, reduce the amount of mozzarella to 2 oz/60 g (1/2 cup/125 mL) and increase the milk to 3 tbsp (45 mL) to reduce the thickness of the dip.