This Aldi Dip Packs Sweet, Spicy, And Creamy Flavor Into One Award-Worthy Bite
The name Aldi, if you're from a particular part of the country, may bring back memories of plain cereal boxes, effectively knock-offs of familiar brands but devoid of bunnies amped on sugar or happy toucans. But now that Aldi and Trader Joe's are owned by the same family, Aldi has gone incrementally fancier. They've picked up the private label branding a bit with tasty pasta sauces and canned veggies with a label not simply printed with stamped ink.
If you're new to the retailer, there are some must-have items to buy on your first trip to Aldi and Aldi can always help set up your next picnic, but there's one item in particular that scored a pretty sweet #2 in Mashed's ranking of the best Aldi dips (just behind its spinach artichoke dip) — the limited edition cranberry jalapeño dip. As Mashed author Steven Luna put it, "A little bit tangy, a little bit hot, and a little bit creamy ... Aldi cranberry jalapeño dip layers all these sensations into a single recipe that seems award-worthy." So, what makes this dip so good, and what's the best way to use it?
What buyers are saying and what to use this specialty Aldi dip on
According to Aldi's website, "Park Street Deli Cranberry Jalapeño Dip combines the sweet tartness of cranberries with a spicy kick from jalapeños. Perfect for spreading on crackers or pairing with your favorite veggies, it adds a unique twist to your appetizers." Online, commenters tend to agree.
On the Facebook group, ALDI aisle of shame community (haha), one user says, "...If you like cranberry & jalepeño, this is amazing. I spread it on crackers, but it would also be delicious with pita chips or anything. So good." On Instagram, user grillinfool said, (starting facetiously), "Whatever you do DON'T run to Aldi's and get this dip.....it's really not that good. Ok, I lied.....it is SERIOUSLY that good. I just sat here and ate the whole container!! Now I've got to get back to Aldi's and get some more!!"
While it seems to be perfectly delicious on crackers, Aldi's cranberry jalapeño dip would also make a killer spread on a sandwich to give a kick of spice and some tender, sour sweetness from the cranberries. It's an interesting combination of flavors that blends surprisingly well, and can go with just about anything: Maybe some crunchy, salty pretzels, rice cakes, or heated up as a topper for cooked veggies. Aldi has been slowly, but rather assuredly, changing the game on what a specialty store can be, and you just might have to peruse the refrigerated section to see what they have in store on your next visit.