There are no rhinestone-covered balls on New Year's Eve for the Amish to watch. But the occasion is often observed and celebrated. You'll find many Amish families huddled around kerosene lamps on New Year's Eve night watching the clock, enjoying some snacks and dips, like this Amish BLT Dip. And when the appointed hour hits, the Amish will celebrate like most everyone else (no champagne, however, although maybe beer) with a raise of a glass and celebratory shouts. Some Amish will set off firecrackers outside or otherwise.
So, what might you find on an Amish table on New Year's Eve? Homemade cheese balls, plates of crackers, dips (like this Amish BLT Dip!), cookies, and snacks, just an amazing assortment of goodies will grace the average Amish table as the New Year ticks closer.
I've written before about an elderly Amish man that I knew in the Berne, Indiana community who would stand on his porch at midnight and blow on a big conch shell that made a bugling sound that echoed across the countryside. Then the kerosene lanterns are quickly extinguished and everyone hustles off to bed. After all, the cows will still need milking in the morning!
So, lets get to one of the more popular recipes....who doesn't like a good BLT? Well, you can get all the flavor of a BLT in a dip, spread it on some crackers and you have a deconstructed BLT of sorts.
Most Amish dips like this are very simple, yet very flavorful.
Most Amish making this dip would be using home-cured bacon, sometimes their own homemade mayo,and on and on...so think freshness when you make this!
A dip like this pairs well with crackers or even little slices of bread. Those little baguette type slices would be perfect for this.
The dip can be put into a bowl and surrounded with crackers for easy serving. I know there aren't many large NYE gatherings this year, so you can always just file this recipe away for another time!
🥓Ingredients for BLT DIP
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped, seed tomatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- 6 bacon strips, cooked
📋Instructions for Dip
- Mix the sour cream and tomatoes until well blended.
- Then stir in the mayonnaise.
- Add the green onion and stir well.
- Add the bacon and Cheddar cheese.
- Combine well and chill until ready to serve.
👨🍳More Amish Dip Recipes
New Year's Eve means the dips come out. Just don't double dip, now, or anytime!
Amish Everything But the Kitchen Sink Dip
This dip has a bit of everything!
A very simple dip!
A south of the border flavor to this one!
I love bleu cheese, but it seems to be an acquired taste.
🖨️Full Recipe
Amish BLT Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 6 strips bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Mix the sour cream and tomatoes until well blended.
- Then stir in the mayonnaise.
- Add the green onion and stir well.
- Add the bacon and Cheddar cheese
- .Combine well and chill until ready to serve,
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