Red Lantern Cheese Dip isn’t just any cheese dip. It’s a cheese dip that’s so delicious and so well-loved that it was forever memorialized on a cemetery headstone. You can find this recipe at the grave of Deb Nelson in Dow City, Iowa. Deb was known as the “quintessential neighborhood mom,” and was known in her community for doling out hot chocolate and popsicles to the neighborhood kids, for her award-winning homemade pickles, and for this dip, which she made large batches of when she worked at the Red Lantern Steakhouse.

It’s clear that Deb left a lasting impression on anyone she met and it seems fitting that one of her beloved recipes is etched in stone so her legacy lives on forever. You can read more about Deb here.

What Ingredients Are in Red Lantern Cheese Dip?

It’s not a long list. You’ll need:

• Spreadable cheddar cheese.
• Mayonnaise.
• Sour cream.
• Garlic powder.
• Dried minced onion.
• Milk.
• Bacon bits.

How Do You Make Red Lantern Cheese Dip?

It couldn’t be easier! All you do is combine the ingredients in a food processor and pulse it until it all comes together. All that’s left to do is dip.

It’s a very easy dip to make and the results are delicious. It’s very creamy and savory, studded with smoky bacon and full of cheddar flavor. It definitely takes store-bought spreadable up a notch!