FALL DIP

{Cool Whip, vanilla pudding mix, and a can of pumpkin}

I make this every year. You use 16 oz of cool whip, 3 small boxes instant vanilla pudding *** dry mix only*** DON'T make the pudding*** , one small can of pumpkin. Mix everything together and then add some pumpkin pie spice. Serve with graham crackers. SOOO soooo good!!!

Cookie Dough Dip

Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup toffee bits

Instructions

1. Cream together cream cheese and butter.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and mix until well-combined.
3. Serve with graham crackers or apple wedges.

Brownie Batter Dip

Ingredients

• 8 oz CREAM CHEESE
• 1/2 cup BUTTER
• 2-3 cup POWDERED SUGAR -- varies by desired consistency
• 5 Tablespoons FLOUR
• 5 Tablespoons COCOA POWDER
• 2 Tablespoons BROWN SUGAR
• 3+ Tablespoons MILK -- varies by desired consistency
• 1 teaspoon VANILLA

Instructions

1. With a mixer, beat together the cream cheese and the butter. Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and 1 tablespoon of milk until combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, vanilla and 1 more tablespoon of milk if needed. Beat until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and milk alternately until dip reaches your desired consistency.

Salsa

From Mary Leah

Makes 4-5 qts.

12 oz. can tomato paste
1/2 cup vinegar
1 TBSP salt
1 TBSP black pepper
1 TBSP garlic powder
1 TBSP parsley flakes
3 medium onions, chopped
2-4 green peppers, chopped
2 jalepenos (without seeds), chopped - HANDLE WITH CARE! Don't touch eyes!!!
8-10 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped

Put all ingredients on stove and bring to a rolling boil. Then simmer for 1-1/2 hours. (With about 15 minutes lift to simmer, add 2-3 cups chopped celery.
Put in boiled jars - no need to process.

7 Layer Mexican Dip

8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 TBSP taco seasoning mix
1 cup prepared guacamole
1 cup chunky salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 TBSP sliced pitted ripe olives

Mix cream cheese and seasoning mix. Spread on bottom of 9 inch pie plate. Layer remaining ingredients over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. Serve with tortilla chips.

Asiago Cheese Dip

1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese plus 1 TBSP
1/4 cup sun-dried julienne tomatoes
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced

Reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes in hot water. Clean, rinse, and slice green onions. Rinse and slice mushrooms. Squeeze all the water out of the tomatoes, then julienne into fine strips. Combine all ingredients except tomatoes, then add the sun-dried tomatoes.

Place in oven-proof container. Top with remaining 1 TBSP of Asiago cheese and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately with toasted bread or bagel chips.

Sunset Dip

1. Spread 8 oz. cream cheese in 9 inch pie plate. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
2. Microwave on High 2-3 minutes or until cheddar cheese melts.
3. Top with 1 cup Pace Chunky Salsa or Picante Sauce. Serve with chips.

Bean Dip

1-1/2 lb. ground beef - browned with onion and drained
2 cans refried beans
1 can Hormel chili with beans
1 can Hormel chili without beans
1/2 cup catsup
1 tsp. garlic
1 TBSP chili powder
1 tsp. Lawry's salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Mix together. Heat in crockpot. Top with shredded cheddar cheese just before serving.

Baked Pizza Dip

1 pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce

Beat cream cheese and Italian seasoning until well blended. Spread onto bottom of 9 inch pie plate. Top with layers of 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and pizza or spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
Optional: add 1/3 cup finely chopped pepperoni before baking.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
Serve with crackers.

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip

1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 envelope Good Seasons Mild Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, well drained
1 pkg. shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and salad dressing mix with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in broccoli and 1-1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese. Spoon into 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheddar cheese is melted.
Serve with crackers.

Hot Ham and Cheese Spread

8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 slices Oscar Mayer smoked ham, finely chopped
Ritz Crackers

Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ham until well blended. Spoon into 9 inch pie plate.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and lightly brown. Serve warm as a spread with crackers.

Chili Cheese Dip

1 can no bean chili
1 bar Velveeta (1 lb.)
1 can nacho cheese soup

Combine in saucepan and heat over low-medium heat until cheese is melted.

Crab Dip

From Nancy

8 oz. cream cheese
1-2 TBSP dry onions (to taste)
1 can crab meat

Mix together and mold in bowl. Pour cocktail sauce on top and add parsley for decoration.

Dry Beef Dip/Spread

8 oz. cream cheese
2 pkg. dry (chipped) beef - cut/tear into small pieces
1 cup pickles (chopped) or pickle relish
1/2 tsp. onion salt

Mix together and serve with crackers.

Fruit Dip

From Twila

2 cups marshmellow creme (7 oz.)
1 - 8 oz. cream cheese
1 TBSP orange zest
dash ginger

Combine all ingredients. Serve with colorful fruit: grapes, maraschino cherries, pineapple, bananas, apples, etc.

Velveeta Cheesy Chili Dip

1 pound (16 oz.) Velveeta Cheese, cut up
1 can (15 oz.) chili

Microwave cheese and chili in 2 qt. microwavable bowl on HIGH 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring after 3 minutes.

Serve with tortilla chips or red, green, and yellow bell pepper strips.

Cheese Dip

16 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 - 3 oz. Real Bacon
green onions, chopped

Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Quick Cheese Fondue

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cheddar cheese soup
1 cup French onion chip dip
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 dashes cayenne pepper

Combine in fondue pot and mix. Place over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is hot. Stir. To serve, turn heat to low.

Great with French bread!

Nacho Dip

From Rose

1 bar cream cheese - Spread in pie plate
1 can refried beans - Spread over cream cheese
1 can Hormel No Bean chili - Spread over beans
1-2 cups shredded cheese - Sprinkle on top of chili

Cover in foil. Bake at 400 degrees until bubbly (20-30 minutes).

Thick 'N Rich Fudge Sauce Fondue

4 - 1 oz. squares sweet chocolate
2 TBSP butter
1 - 14 oz. Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash salt

In saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly about 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.

Refrigerate leftovers.