Everything you love about a cheeseburger in one creamy bite. Cheeseburger Dip has it all -- hearty beefy burger, creamy cheese, ketchup, mustard -- in one spoonful. Serve it on a cracker, scoop it with a chip, it's all good! Top it with bacon chunks for even more goodness. Cut the bacon into small pieces before browning. It will crisp faster that way. It also saves burned fingers because you won’t be trying to cut hot bacon into pieces. I add half the mustard because its not my favorite flavor so I would order my cheeseburger without, but you can go all out and add all the recipe calls for. If you brown your bought on sale hamburger before popping it into the freezer, measure out two cups browned ground beef and save yourself some time. You can use any cheddar cheese or even ... [Read More]
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Mississippi Sin Dip
Mississippi Sin Dip is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and so sinfully good! I understand the "sin" part of the name, but not why Mississippi should get all the glory. But then I am woefully undereducated about Mississippi, My mother taught us to spell it: M I crooked letter crooked letter, I crooked letter crooked letter I poke bonnet poke bonnet I -- a rhyme drawn from her incredible store of oral tradition and folk stories. I can tell you that we were hundreds of miles from Mississippi's location on the Gulf Coast and this still tasted sinfully good. It's sinfully easy to make, too. You can bake it in a dish, but the bread bowl makes a special presentation. Use the bread chunks torn from the inside of the loaf for dipping and when the dip is halfway gone -- start tearing chunks off ... [Read More]
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip
The first time I made Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip, I wasn’t so sure anyone would like it. They didn’t just LIKE it, they thought it was fantastic! Black beans, corn and spicy (sort of!) enchilada sauce and all. The creamy melty cheese didn’t hurt either! It is just as good the second day, too, though I had to hide a sample so I could check that out. :-) Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top before running it through the microwave to reheat. Rotisserie chicken works well for this, as does leftover chicken or turkey. Dice the meat on the small side for easier eating and so it won’t break the chips. I used mild enchilada sauce, but if your family likes the spicier versions go right ahead. I did add the cumin for a bit more kick so you might want to adjust that or even use a ... [Read More]
Warm and Cheesy Bacon Dip
The hard part of making this warm, comforting bacon cheesy dip is finding a place to hide it so that it can cool a bit. Everybody wants to dig in right away! Good. But too hot to really taste the deliciousness. Put it on a cracker and wave it in the air to cool it. Better. Best -- wait a bit longer until it is Goldilocks “just-right”. No burned tongue and the flavors shine. Easy to make. About 5 minutes and it is ready to pop in the oven. Use only precooked bacon pieces. Look for the brands with larger pieces if you can find them, as they will make a smoother, more flavorful blend. Onion can be omitted or if you want more kick, add another green onion or two. Add pepper, if desired. NO salt as the cheese contains all the salt necessary. Serve with a basket of dippables like corn ... [Read More]
Rueben Dip
Bytes and Wheels are Rueben collectors. Whenever they eat out and there is a Rueben sandwich on the menu – everything comes to a halt until they order one. And when it arrives, attention is focused on nothing but the Rueben and the whole Rueben. This Rueben Dip has the same effect. Nothing can interrupt the inhalation. You can layer this dip if you want. But I’ll tell you, it’s a waste of time. Nobody is going to pay any attention to nice layers. It’s dig in, every dog for himself until it’s gone. So just soften the cream cheese by bringing it to room temperature. Stir in the Thousand Island dressing. Add one cup of the Swiss Cheese, the drained sauerkraut and the corned beef. Stir well and spread into an 8x8 pan or a 9 inch diameter pie pan. Sprinkle the remainder ... [Read More]
Tuna Spread
Tuna Spread is a healthy - and tasty - choice for game day snack or appetizer! Tuna is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It contains heart healthy omega-3 which helps prevent high blood pressure, maintain heart rhythm and improves the body’s insulin response. If you want to add healthy fish to your diet, canned or packet tuna is an easy, inexpensive way to do that. Tuna is low calorie and low carb, and a very healthy addition to your regular diet. A healthy snack or appetizer for the Big Game -- win win! The tuna flavor shines in this cream cheese based spread. All the other ingredients are there to enhance the tuna. I use thumb sized green onions. If the green onions I have on hand are smaller I add one or two more. You could substitute greek yogurt or ... [Read More]