Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Lake Charles Dip

Teresa Ambra

Lake Charles Dip is an awesome recipe for any party. This amazing dip is made with a sour cream and mayonnaise base. Then it includes Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix, hot sauce, tomatoes and avocados. The combination is wonderful. I garnished the dip with avocado slices and tomato wedges. Then I served it with both Fritos corn chips and Ritz Crackers. It was incredibly mouthwatering.

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Back in April we had some neighbors invite us over for dinner. She made a spectacular meal for us that included, Amish Chicken and Noodles, Fried Green Beans, Baked Pineapple, Favorite Fruit Salad, Cajun style Deviled Eggs, and a fantastic Oreo Cookie Dessert. I’ve made most of those recipes multiple times since then. I asked to look through her cookbook and copied down hundreds of recipes I wanted to try. Lake Charles Dip was one of those recipes. I had texted Linda about another recipe I was making and she mentioned how much she liked this one. So I gave it a whirl.

I served it for our Friday night care group back in early June. It was very well received (except by my husband who won’t eat anything with avocados.) He doesn’t know what he’s missing! This dip had terrific flavor from the seasoning and hot sauce. The texture was also great by having clumps of avocados and tomatoes. Everyone loved it. I ate it for lunch with crackers or chips for a couple days afterwards. It was also good served on avocado slices and tomato wedges.

If you’re looking for a dynamite recipe to serve at your next tailgating party or potluck, Lake Charles Dip is the one for you!It’s also a great addition for Labor Day picnics and get togethers. This cajun recipe from Lake Charles, Louisiana, is totally scrumptious. It’s certainly one you will want to make often. Plus, it’s really easy to throw together. This recipe can be made in under ten minutes, so you can whip it up in a snap. Yes, it’s special. I think it’s calling my name….. 🙂

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Lake Charles Dip is a wonderful appetizer to serve for tailgating parties. You can whip up a batch in less than 10 minutes.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

This dip was terrific served with Fritos scoops.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

I ate bowls of this stuff.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Yes, I gobbled up this Lake Charles Dip in quick order!

Here’s what I did.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

I used these ingredients.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Place mayonnaise, sour cream, Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix and hot sauce in a mixing bowl.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Stir ingredients to combine.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Peel and chop avocados. Add lime juice and stir well to coat avocados.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Add avocados and tomatoes.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Stir to combine. Refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Garnish dip with fresh avocado slices and tomatoes, if desired. 

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Serve Lake Charles Dip with Fritos or Ritz Crackers.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

I love avocados, so this dip was a real winner for me.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Lake Charles Dip makes one very mouthwatering appetizer.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

This cajun style appetizer is amazing.

Here’s the recipe.

LAKE CHARLES DIP

(Recipe adapted from Linda Stiles, Ovilla, TX)

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Lake Charles Dip

Teresa Ambra
Lake Charles Dip is a delicious cajun appetizer that includes avocados, tomatoes, hot sauce & Good Seasons Italian seasoning mix. It's perfect for tailgating or office parties, potlucks or backyard barbecues.
3.44 from 69 votes
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizer, Appetizers
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 16
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut avocados and tomatoes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 4 dashes Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled and chopped
  • 2 pkgs. Good Seasons Italian Seasoning Mix
  • 3/4 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
  • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Good Seasonings packets and hot sauce in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or whisk.
  • Place chopped avocados in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle with lime juice and stir well to combine.
  • Add to dip with diced roma tomatoes.
  • Mix all ingredients well and chill before serving.
  • Serve with Fritos, tortilla chips or Ritz crackers.

Notes

NOTE: Roma tomatoes don’t have as much juice as regular tomatoes making them ideal for this recipe.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword appetizer, avocados, cajun, tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

The saltiness from the Fritos was just right with this dip.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

We salivated over every mouthful.

Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Lake Charles Dip is great to take to parties, potlucks, backyard barbecues or even office parties.

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Lake Charles Dip | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this fantastic dip uses #GoodSeasons salad dressing mix & #Louisianahotsauce to provide one of the most spectacular dips ever. Also includes #avocados & #tomatoes & takes less than 10 minutes to make. We served it with #Fritos & #RitzCrackers. #Cajun #appetizer #tailgating

Lake Charles Dip

Teresa Ambra
Lake Charles Dip is a delicious cajun appetizer that includes avocados, tomatoes, hot sauce & Good Seasons Italian seasoning mix. It’s perfect for tailgating or office parties, potlucks or backyard barbecues.
3.44 from 69 votes
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizer, Appetizers
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 16
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 sharp knife to cut avocados and tomatoes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 4 dashes Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados peeled and chopped
  • 2 pkgs. Good Seasons Italian Seasoning Mix
  • 3/4 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
  • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Good Seasonings packets and hot sauce in a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or whisk.
  • Place chopped avocados in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle with lime juice and stir well to combine.
  • Add to dip with diced roma tomatoes.
  • Mix all ingredients well and chill before serving.
  • Serve with Fritos, tortilla chips or Ritz crackers.

Notes

NOTE: Roma tomatoes don’t have as much juice as regular tomatoes making them ideal for this recipe.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword appetizer, avocados, cajun, tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

15 Comments

  • Anonymous

    March 7, 2024 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love this sooo much!! So delicious!

    1. Teresa Ambra

      March 7, 2024 at 12:59 pm

      So glad you enjoy the recipe!

  • Asha Tefera

    November 8, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Scrolling through Pinterest one day and this recipe popped up saying Lake Charles Dip! I’m like that’s where I’m from so had to check it out! Glad I did…..made it today and brought to work for coworkers to try and everyone loved it!!
    I did add extra Louisiana hot sauce and jalapeño bacon….I like an extra kick!
    Next time I make this I will definitely add some seafood….shrimp, crawfish or crab or all three.
    Thanks for this recipe😋

    1. Teresa

      November 10, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Oh, my Asha that sounds so good. Jalapeno bacon?? Oh my! I love all the additions, although it was really good with avocados. 🙂

  • Anonymous

    July 28, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    I’m worried that it would be too salty with two packs of the seasoning.

    1. Teresa

      July 29, 2019 at 8:17 am

      This was not a salty tasting recipe.

  • Sue Merrill

    July 22, 2019 at 10:34 am

    As I was browsing pinterest I saw a name I recognized, Lake Charles. We lived in SE Louisiana for 18 years until God called us to southern CA 5 years ago. We still miss home and I look forward to trying your recipe.

    1. Teresa

      July 22, 2019 at 11:41 am

      Hi, Sue. We have some neighbors here in our Texas neighborhood that grew up there. She’s given me hundreds of her down home Cajun recipes and those that have been passed down from that region of the country. Love ’em!

  • Randy

    June 15, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Please note that the Italian seasoning you have listed is not gluten free

    1. Teresa

      June 16, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Hi, Randy, when I looked on the back of the packet it did not include any wheat, barley or rye. Perhaps it had malt??

  • Anonymous

    April 17, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Absolutely loved this dip! Thank you for sharing!!!

    1. Teresa

      April 18, 2019 at 6:27 am

      So glad you liked it. We thought it was terrific too.

  • Gayle Shepherd

    January 20, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    Do you have to use the avocados or is it something else you could use in its place? Thank You It looks so good!

    1. Teresa

      January 20, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Gayle. Well, we loved it with avocados, but a possible substitute might be artichokes.

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