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Individual 7-Layer Dips
By á-49638
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Servings 8
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 30
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole, purchased or homemade
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo, purchased or homemade
- 1 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 bunch of green onions, sliced
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced olives
- 8 (9-ounce) glass or plastic tumblers
- Tortilla chips
Double dipping is no problem when each guest has a personal cup of seven layer dip! This party favorite is perfect ...
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Ladybug Appetizers
By mjohnmeyer
These cute little ladybug cracker appetizers are perfect for an April fool's day spring or summer party
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Black food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon minced chives
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 36 butter flavored crackers
- 18 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 18 small black olives
- 72 fresh chive pieces (about 1-1/2 inches long)
Fiesta Pinwheel Appetizers
By á-78879
If your having a fiesta you'll have to include these Fiesta Pinwheel Appetizers! Easy to make ahead and cut and ser...
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup picante sauce
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Dash garlic powder
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped ripe olives, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Salsa
Cashews with Sea Salt & Black Pepper
By á-4084
Simple yet delightful, these salt and pepper cashews are easy to make and taste delicious! Set this snack out at yo...
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup sunflower or peanut oil (Sunflower has a milder taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
By kayjayjohnson
You might not need an entree after you snack on this loaded baked potato dip as an appetizer! Serve with hot waffle...
- 1 (2.1-ounce) package fully cooked bacon slices
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (8-ounces)
- 1/3 cup sliced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- Garnishes; cooked, crumbled bacon; sliced fresh chives; freshly cracked pepper
- Serve with waffle fries
Popeye's Spicy Chicken Recipe
By MichaelH
Do you like Popeye's chicken? Then you'll love this copycat to Popeye's Chicken recipe, crispy, golden deliciousnes
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup hot red pepper sauce (e.g. Louisiana Hot Sauce)
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 quart buttermilk, optional
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- Peanut oil, for frying
Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
By LyndaD
Quick and easy cheese danish made at home with ingredients you probably have in your refrigerator! Perfect for a w...
- 2 cans Pillsbury butter crescent rolls
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Cinnamon & sugar (I used about 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
Jalapeno Popper Spread
By bdjrempel
I've been told by fellow party-goers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper
- 2 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chilies
- 1/4 cup canned jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- Sweet red and yellow pepper pieces and corn chips
Corn Nuggets
By á-8559
Corn nuggets are similar to fritters and a great appetizer or side dish
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups vegetable oil
Raising Cane’s Dipping Sauce
By á-25087
Raising Canes (Caines) is a fast food restaurant that serves nothing but chicken fingers and fries here in the sout...
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cinnamon Toast, the Pioneer Woman Way
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Thanks to The Pioneer Woman Cook's blog, I've found an entirely different and much better way to make cinnamon toas...
- 8 slices bread (whole wheat is great!)
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar (more to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Neiman Marcus Dip
By Pattywak
This famous dip is the first one to go at most parties! Bacon, cheese, green onions topped with almond slivers
- 5 to 6 green onions, chopped
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 jar Hormel Real Bacon Bits
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- Crackers or chips for serving
Fail-Proof Pizza Dough & Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks
By markemilw
You will never need another pizza dough recipe after this one
- PIZZA DOUGH:
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- 3 cups bread flour (give or take 1/2 cup)
- CHEESE GARLIC BREAD STICKS:
- 1/2 recipe Fail-Proof Pizza Dough from above
- 2 tablespoons softened salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 pound grated mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Qdoba Queso Dip
By á-24204
Make Qdoba's creamy queso whenever you want it with this copycat recipe that tastes even better than Qdoba's at a f
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup American cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 roasted poblano peppers, finely chopped
- 8 ounces tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground garlic
- Salt
Pioneer Woman's Garlic Cheese Bread
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Inspired by The Pioneer Woman's recipe, this is a buttery, ooey and gooey flavor-filled garlic bread that disappear...
- 1 loaf crust french bread
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1/2 grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 4 green onions, white and light green parts minced
- Dash of salt
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced.
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