Hot Wing Dip

we have two thanksgiving pot lucks this week so my grocery budget is slim pickins! but this is something i am making for one of the pot lucks. it is always a HUGE HUGE HUGE hit. Especially with the fellas:




Hot Wing Dip



16oz cream cheese (2 bricks) softened

8 oz Frank's Red Hot Sauce (HAS to be Franks)

3/4 cup chopped celery

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (I always use a rotisserie chicken, 'cause I'm lazy like that)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

12 oz bottle ranch dressing



Combine cream cheese, hot sauce & celery & microwave for about 2 minutes. Stir and continue to microwave until smooth and blended.



In a large glass baking dish (I use a round bowl type one), combine cream cheese mixture, chicken, dressing and cheddar. Mix well. Top with more cheddar if desired.



Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, and serve with Tortilla chips or corn chip.

 
 
[from Molly]

Taco Bean Dip (7 layer dip)

1 medium can refried beans

1 medium jar hot salsa

avocado mixed with lemon juice from one lemon

1 pint sour cream

1 can olives, sliced and drained

1 large or 2 medium tomatoes chopped

1 bunch green onions

1 cup grated cheese



Spread beans in the bottom of the pan (9x13). Layer the rest. Serve with chips.



You can add whatever sounds good to you.


[from Valerie]

Black Bean Dip

1 can drained and rinsed black beans

2 cups thick salsa

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/4 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp crushed garlic or 1/8-1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 chopped ripe avocado



Mix well. Serve with corn chips



[from Valerie]

Fruit Dip

2 8 ounce creame cheese--softened
13 ounces marshmallow creme



Mix together until all of the lumps are out. Whenever I am mixing cream cheese, I just set the timer for four minutes and commit to beating for at least that :)



Add:

1 Tablespoon orange rind (zest)
dash of ginger



Serve with fruit and angel food cake


[from Valerie]

Spinach Dip

This makes a lot and only lasts for a few days, so you might want to half the recipe if it isn't a large group.


2 cups of mayo

2 16oz containers of sour cream

2 small boxes of frozen CHOPPED spinach (defrosted and drained. Squeeze the water out.)

6 green onions, chopped

1 can water chestnuts, chopped

2 pkg dry knor leak soup mix (I actually use one package of onion soup mix)



Mix ingredients together and refridgerate for three hours. Serve with French bread, crackers, and veggies.

[from Valerie]

Cider Cheese Fondue

• ¾ cup apple cider
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheeses
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tbs cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 lg. loaf French bread, cut into cube and lghtly toasted in the broiler.

*Rub the fondue pot or saucepan with a clove of garlic.
*In a large saucepan, bring cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Toss the cheeses with the cornstarch and pepper; slowly stir cheese into cider. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or cheese is melted and smooth.
*Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with toasted bread cubes.



Fondue is Swiss and there so many simple variations on it. You can make it with white wine, beer, apple cider... We made it last night for Valentines and used white wine, garlic, Greyere and Ementhal cheeses. Topped with a sprinkle of Nutmeg and black pepper. My hubby also makes it with apple cider and curry powder and it is super delish!



**Dip toasted bread, chopped apple, lightly steamed broccoli or other veggies in it.

[from doodiebug30]

Cowboy Caviar

And this dip is my absolute favorite. Always a hit at parties:


Cowboy Caviar



4 avocados diced

2 or 3 tomatoes diced

2 cups frozen corn

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

2 garlic cloves, minced



Put in bowl then mix the following ingredients and pour over:



2 Tbs. olive oil

2 Tbs. vinegar

4 limes, juiced

1 pkg. Italian Seasoning mix

salt and pepper



Make an hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

I also add cilantro. So good!

[from Mama2Henry]