A great dip that can double as a sandwich spread.  Easy ways to change it up – smoked tuna, Mircle Whip, Greek yogurt.  You might even sneak in canned chicken instead of tuna.  You can serve it served at room temperature or chilled.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Tab brandy
• 1 c cream cheese, softened  (8 oz)
• 1/4 c sour cream
• 1/4 c mayonnaise
• 3/4 c fresh tuna, flaked, or 6 1/2 oz tuna, well drained
• 2 Tab green onion, minced, use all
• 1 Tab lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp hot sauce
• 1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Beat the brandy and cream cheese to a smooth and creamy consistency.
2. Blend in the sour cream and mayonnaise.
3. Mix in the tuna and green onion, blending well.
4. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. Blend until almost smooth.

Serves:  Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip.

Source:  An old newspaper clipping in the bottom of the file folder.

Suggested dippers: onion crackers, French bread cubes, cheese crackers, celery, cucumber, radishes, Monterey jack cheese sticks.