party food & appetizers

[Teresa]

let's share some good stuff. spring time usually means parties and get togethers. surely we all need some new recipes to try! here is one I got from a good friend today, and it looks pretty yummy.

I'm such a gorgonzola ho that I would probably use this instead of blue cheese. but I already have a gorgonzola sauce that I love to use for penne or as a dip, so maybe I will try this one with the blue. enjoy.

Warm Blue Cheese Dip with Garlic and Bacon
Prep Time: 30 Minutes (how slow do these people work?)
Cook Time: 30 Minutes (not as brown, but you can stick it in the microwave)
Ready In: 1 Hour
Yields: 14 servings

INGREDIENTS:

7 slices bacon, crumbled (I?ve made it with real bacon bits, but real, crisp bacon is mo? better. The microwave, ready to heat and eat is just fine, plus you don?t spatter up the stove.)

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (I?ve used prepared stuff from a jar, as well as garlic powder)

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup half-and-half (Milk works fine)

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (Or more...)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (dried works too)

3 tablespoons (or more), toasted, chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook bacon to crisp. If using fresh garlic, cook till soft. (see why I use the prepared stuff?)
3. Place cream cheese and half-and-half in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or by hand until blended. Stir in bacon, garlic, blue cheese, pecans and chives. Transfer mixture to a 1 quart baking dish.
4. Bake covered in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

The original recipe said it?s great with vegetables. HA!
I like it on Wheat Thins ? or just a spoon!

You know, a little scoop on top of a nice grilled steak would be fierce!

 

[DD]

O M G.

 

[Teresa]

O M G.

see why I refuse to diet in this new year?

 

[Rudyjohn]

O M G.

OMG is right.

 

[Minnie]

Baked Parmesan and Garlic Dip

Ingredients
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped (won't hurt to add in one more onion!)
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use Hellman's mayo for this)
1(8ounce )package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions
1 Set oven to 350 degrees.
2 Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
4 Add in chopped onions and mix to combine, season with black pepper (if using).
5 transfer to the baking dish.
6 Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Serve with Ritz crackers or Fritos scoops

 

[Teresa]

Baked Parmesan and Garlic Dip

Ingredients
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped (won't hurt to add in one more onion!)
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use Hellman's mayo for this)
1(8ounce )package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions
1 Set oven to 350 degrees.
2 Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
4 Add in chopped onions and mix to combine, season with black pepper (if using).
5 transfer to the baking dish.
6 Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Serve with Ritz crackers or Fritos scoops

wow, is this like a fancy onion dip? looks rich and yum!

 

[Rudyjohn]

Here's ONE of my indulgent dip recipes. It is to die for imo.

Hot Creamy Sausage Dip
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1 lb Bob Evans zesty hot roll sausage
5 Green onions - chopped, divided
1 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
1 tiny jar Chopped pimientos - drained

Recipe Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
In large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Remove from heat, drain off drippings and add all remaining ingredients except one green onion. Pour into one quart baking dish.
Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
Garnish with remaining green onion. Keep warm, and serve with Melba toast, sesame or wheat crackers.
Refrigerate leftovers. Can be reheated for later serving.

 

[Minnie]

wow, is this like a fancy onion dip? looks rich and yum!

It really does not remind of onion dip because it is baked, it is very yummy. I mean you definitely taste the onion but the baking makes it very thick, almost like a spread.

 

[Teresa]

Here's ONE of my indulgent dip recipes. It is to die for imo.

Hot Creamy Sausage Dip
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ummmmmmmmmmmmmm........... sausage dip....... this one is different from the velveeta sausage dip I like to bathe in. looks equally dippable.

 

[Sheila]

ummmmmmmmmmmmmm........... sausage dip....... this one is different from the velveeta sausage dip I like to bathe in. looks equally dippable.

You havin' a par-tay r what?!? If so, invite Uncle Timmy's mom and request her humus with the roasted pine nuts. Obviously, Punzy cannot partake. Let me know when and where and I can be there in less than 6 hours. ;-)