Recipe: Mustard Cherry Dip (using dried cherries and sour cream) and Cherry Jelly or Cherry-Jalapeno Jelly Dip

MUSTARD CHERRY DIP

3/4 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard or brown mustard
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (8) refrigerated breadsticks, 24 pretzel rods, or 24 crisp breadsticks

Combine cherries, sour cream, mustard, onion and garlic powder in a small bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.

If using refrigerated breadsticks, prepare as directed on package, except cut each breadstick into 3 short pieces. Twist each piece once and place on baking sheet. Bake as directed on package.

Serve breadsticks, pretzels, or crisp breadsticks with dip.

Makes 24 servings (1 serving equals 1 breadstick or pretzel and about 1 tablespoon dip.)

Note: Store any leftover dip in the refrigerator. If it thickens during storage, just thin it with 2 or 3 tablespoons skim milk.

Source: Cherry Marketing Institute

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Editor's note:

Susan, another option to try as a dip is to heat some cherry jelly or jam or use a combination of jalapeno jelly and cherry jelly. If it's sweeter than you'd like add a little Dijon mustard. A local restaurant uses heated jalapeno jelly as a dip for jalapeno poppers and it's very tasty if you want to go that route.

Betsy at Recipelink.com