Salted Carmel Apple Dip Recipe

Salted Carmel Apple Dip Recipe

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
chopped peanuts (optional)

Mix first 5 ingredients together with a hand mixer. Spoon into serving bowl; top with chopped peanuts (optional).

BBQ Chicken Dip Recipe

BBQ Chicken Dip Recipe

3 bone in chicken breasts
4 tbsps unsalted butter (softened)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 red onion (chopped)
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp brown sugar
16 ozs cream cheese, softened (to room temperature)
2/3 cup ranch dressing
2/3 cup bbq sauce (your favorite)
8 ozs sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
crackers (or chips for serving)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Rub chicken breasts with softened butter then season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes. Let cool completely then pull chicken off the bone into bite-size pieces. While the chicken is roasting, heat a skillet oven medium-low heat. Add olive oil and onions, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramely. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, 1/3 cup of the BBQ sauce, onions and half of the cheddar cheese. Fold in chicken.

In a casserole or baking dish (mine was 8-inch round, 4-inch deep), layer the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top off. Cover it with the remaining BBQ sauce, then the remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and hot. Serve with crackers or chips.

Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe

Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped scallions

2 tablespoons each chopped fresh cilantro and ginger

1 teaspoon sugar

two packages cream cheese, softened, 8 ounces each

2 tablespoons lime juice

salt to taste

one can lump crabmeat, 6.5 ounces

Directions

1. preheat oven to 400°. Coat a 3 cup oven proof dish with nonstick spray.

2. Minced scallions, cilantro, ginger, and sugar in a food processor.

3. Add cream cheese and lime juice, then pulse to combine. Season with salt and transfer to a bowl. Fold crabmeat into cream cheese mixture. Transfer to prepare dish. Bake dip until hot in center and bubbly, 15 minutes. Serve dip with fried wonton chips. Makes 3 cups.

Carolina Cheddar Bacon Dip Recipe

Carolina Cheddar Bacon Dip Recipe

Ingredients:

16 oz sour cream
1 packet Ranch dressing mix
3 oz bacon bits (in the bag not jar)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions: Mix together and refrigerate 24 hours. Serve with chips and/or veggies.

Green Chile con Queso Recipe

Green Chile con Queso Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 3 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium-sized onion, diced (about ¾ cup)
• 2 large jalapeños, seeded and minced (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 medium-sized tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Oaxaca (white Mexican cheese) or additional Monterey Jack
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded white Cheddar
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Tortilla chips, for serving
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• DIRECTIONS

  Preheat the broiler with the oven rack 5 inches from the heat.
  Place the poblano peppers, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil until blistered, about 10 minutes. Place the peppers in a large Ziploc plastic freezer bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen the skins. Peel and chop the peppers.
  Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeños and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the tomato and sauté for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  Gradually stir in the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and add the roasted peppers, cheeses, scallions, and salt, stirring until the cheese melts. Serve with tortilla chips.

Avocado Hummus Dip Recipe

Avocado Hummus Dip Recipe

What You'll Need:

• 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 avocado, cubed
• juice from 1/2 of a lime
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to food processor. Blend until smooth.

2. Serve with sliced bell peppers or whole grain crackers for a delicious, protein packed snack or light meal.

Simple Nacho Cheese Recipe

Simple Nacho Cheese Recipe

4 oz. pepper jack cheese,shredded
4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk, divided
2 teaspoons hot sauce
pinch salt

Toss together cheese and cornstarch, in a medium-sized saucepan, until evenly coated. Stir in 1 cup evaporated milk, the hot sauce and salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat until thickened, smooth and bubbly. Stir in additional evaporated milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached.

White Pizza Dip

White Pizza Dip

1 pint grape tomatoes, tomatoes cut in half

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 (12 ounces) blocks cream cheese, softened

8 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated

8 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated

1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish

4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves

2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves

1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano leaves

crackers, bread or chips for serving

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then place tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt, then roast for 20-25 minutes, until bursting. Set aside.

While tomatoes are roasting, mix softened cream cheese with about 7 ounces each of provolone and mozzarella, then and parmesan. Stir in fresh herbs, garlic and roasted tomatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish (mine was 6 x 4 round). Sprinkle with remaining provolone and mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately with crackers, chip or toasted bread.

LOUISIANA HOT CRAB DIP

LOUISIANA HOT CRAB DIP

• 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions (white and green parts)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. Combine all of the ingredients in a casserole dish and gently stir until thoroughly mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until lightly golden on top. Serve hot.

3. Serve hot, with hot sauce on the side for those who like it spicy.

Cheesecake Fruit Dip

Ingredients 

1/2  cup  firmly packed brown sugar 

1  8-oz. package cream cheese, softened 

1  cup sour cream 

1  teaspoon  vanilla extract 

1/3 cup coffee liqueur- this could be left out but it's what makes this dip fantastic.

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed 

 Assorted fruit

Preparation

Beat brown sugar and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and coffee liqueur, beating until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and chill 4 hours. Sprinkle top of the dip with brown sugar garnish, if desired. Serve with fruit. Strawberries, pineapple, and grapes are really good with this dip.

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated 1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapenos (pickled), drained 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated Directions Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmigiano reggiano and jalapenos in a bowl and pour into a baking dish. Mix the panko bread crumbs and parmigiano reggiano and sprinkle over the dip. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the sides are bubbling and the cheese cheese has melted and turned golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. (Source)

Hot Spinach Dip

Hot Spinach Dip

• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 5 tbsp light mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1/4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
• fresh pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375°.

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted. Serve right away.

Can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

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Nacho Cheese Sauce

Nacho Cheese Sauce

• 4 oz. pepper jack cheese,shredded
• 4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk, divided
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• pinch salt

Toss together cheese and cornstarch, in a medium-sized saucepan, until evenly coated. Stir in 1 cup evaporated milk, the hot sauce and salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat until thickened, smooth and bubbly. Stir in additional evaporated milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached.

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Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki

Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki

2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
1/2 cup coarsely grated potato
kosher salt
pinch of flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped chives (or whatever herb you like)
1 tablespoon chopped mint (or whatever herb you like)
zest of one lemon
1/4 cup diced white onion
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Tzatziki:
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 T. finely diced red onion
1 T. chopped mint
kosher salt
squeeze of lemon juice

1. Place the grated zucchini and potato in a colander. Spread the veggies out to allow for maximum surface area exposure and sprinkle all over with kosher salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to drain.

2. Meanwhile, make the tzatziki, if desired: Stir together yogurt, onion, mint, salt and lemon juice. Taste. Add more salt if necessary. Chill until ready to use.

3. After the 30 minutes, squeeze veggies out and wrap in paper towels. Squeeze again. [Note: The veggies will not drain out enough liquid on their own in the collander, so squeezing them with a paper towel is a critical step to mopping up that moisture.] Open up the paper towel and spread out your veggies. Sprinkle with a pinch of flour to soak up leftover moisture.

4. In a bowl, whisk together egg, herbs and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add onion and grated zucchini-potato mixture. Stir well.

5. Preheat over to 200˚F. Place a foil-lined cookie sheet in the oven. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter. When foam subsides, drop a spoonful of your fritter batter in. Gently pat with a spatula to flatten out the fritters, which will help make them crispy.

6. Cook about 3 fritters at a time until golden brown on each side. Place fritters in the oven while you make additional pancakes. Serve as soon as possible with tzatziki on the side.

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