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Super Bowl Party Dips

 

by: Bobby McDonald

 

 

The teams are headed for the Super Bowl! It's time to start planning that Super Bowl Party, whether you are hosting it at your home or have been asked to furnish a dish for the party you will be attending.

Try the following dips that are sure to please the crowd!

 

Chicken, Cheese & Onion Dip

 

 

2 cups diced chicken

1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce

1 cup real mayonaise

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup crumbled Bleu Cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Toss chicken with Cayenne pepper sauce and stir in the remaining
ingredients, except the Bleu cheese. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole
and sprinkle with the bleu cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until bubbling.
Serve with Frito Scoop Chis or Tortillo Chip scoops.

This dip is also great served in a pie crust.

 

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Artichoke, Jalapeño and Parmesan Dip

 

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 pickled jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain, reserve marinade
2 teaspoons Tabasco green jalapeño sauce
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Use a food processor with metal blades to finely grate Parmesan cheese. Add the cream cheese, mixing well. Transfer cheese mixture to a mixing bowl.
2. Chop jalapeño peppers in processor, add drained artichoke hearts and process just until coarsely chopped. Add artichoke/jalapeño mixture and the jalapeño sauce to cheese mixture. Mix well. If needed, add small amount of additional marinade to obtain desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Serve with a variety of crackers or chips.

Makes 16 servings or yields 2 cups.

 

 

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Beer Cheese Spread

4 cups(16-ounces) shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 cups (16-ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (12-ounce) can beer, at room temperature

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses with garlic; set aside to soften to room temperature.
2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, mustard, hot pepper sauce, and enough beer to make a spreadable mixture.
3. Place in a crock or serving dish; cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving. Serve with an assortment of crackers, chips or crudités.

Makes about 8 cups.

Note: You'll get the best results if you refrigerate the finished spread for several days to give the flavors more time to blend.

 

 

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Hacienda Dip

 

2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 (16-ounce). jar ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky

 

1. Beat cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in salsa.
2. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Makes 4 cups.

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