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21 Scrumptious Easter Brunch Ideas

Brooke — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:30:53 +0000

If you’re like me, breakfast is the most unexciting part of the day. I pretty much eat the same old, same old: a bowl of cereal and a banana every day. That’s why Easter is an especially exciting day! The Resurrection, the Easter Bunny, and….. BRUNCH! If you’re as excited as I am for a break in boring old breakfast, check out these 21 scrumptious Easter brunch ideas!

1. Stuffed Crescent Roll Carrots-The Easter Bunny is sure to love these crescent roll carrots from Pillsbury.

2. Savory Crepes with Cheese, Spinach, and a Fried Egg– The wonderful thing about crepes is that they can be either sweet or they can be savory, like this recipe from Amanda Fredrickson!

3. Easter Bunny Breakfast Bowls– Looking for something the kids will love? Check out our Bunny Breakfast Bowls!

4. Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring– This recipe from Jo Cooks is exactly the type of recipe that gets me excited for brunch! Yum!

5. Peach & Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini– Scrambled and Spiced‘s crostinis add such an elegant touch to brunch, don’t you think?

6. Spring Chick Egg Breakfast Sandwich– Forget the bunny! These little springtime chicks from Kids Activities are adorable!

7. Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Maple Syrup– Who says carrot cake is only dessert? Have it for breakfast with Imagelicous‘s recipe!

8. Parmesan Baked Hash Browns– It’s not brunch without hashbrowns and we found just the recipe for you at Delicious Table!

9. Blueberry Orange Beignets– A Latte Food

10. English Muffin Breakfast Pizza– Pizza- the Breakfast of Champions! Ok, but this one from Fox Valley Foodie is altered to include eggs, sausage, and its own special sauce, which makes it even tastier!

11. Oatmeal Cups with Yogurt and Fruit– Try this fresh take on yogurt parfaits from Domestically Speaking!

12. Easter Egg Pancakes– The Joys of Boys‘s recipe has inspired me to start hiding pancake eggs around the house instead of real ones. Great idea, right?!

13. Mini Quiche– For any quiche fans out there, Culinary Hill has four different ways to prepare it!

14. Easter Bunny Cream Tart– Make the cutest little bunny treat around with this cream tart from Ku’uipo Vea.

15. Mini Avocado Toasts– The food of a generation! Find this fun recipe at Pizzazzerie.

16. Breakfast Bagel Bunnies– Looking for something simple that the kids will love? Try Handmade Charlotte‘s bagel bunnies!

17. Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastries– There’s no rules about these pastries from Fox and Briar only being for brunch right? I’m pretty sure this is something I could eat every day, all day…

18. Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls– What better way to celebrate Easter than with these yummy cinnamon rolls from That’s What Che Said?!

19. Creme Brulee French Toast– French toast- good. Creme brulee- awesome. Put them together and you have AMAZING. Find this recipe at Mom’s On the Clock.

20. Lemon Poppyseed Scones– I really can’t think of a better fit for a spring time brunch than these lemon poppyseed scones from Salt and Baker.

21. Easter Egg Breakfast Popsicle– It’s like having dessert for breakfast! Check it out at Eats Amazing!

Which of these scrumptious Easter brunch ideas did you like the best? Let us know!

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Tortilla Cup Appetizers and a Giveaway!

Debbie — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:00:34 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine.

If we were playing Jeopardy, the answer to today’s question would be “What are Tortilla Cup Appetizers?” And the question would be “What I am feeding my crowd on game day.”

I am constantly on the lookout for easy appetizer recipes that can feed my crowd when they come to watch a game. I also love recipes that use ingredients that I usually have in the house like these super easy Tortilla Cup Appetizers. I always use the TortillaLand uncooked tortillas that I can easily find at my Costco. They freeze super well which means that I ALWAYS have some on hand. To find a Costco close to you that carries these tortillas, please visit TortillaFan.com

In no time at all, I can have a these appetizers hot and ready to go. The beauty of these is that you can fill them with anything of your choosing but today I am going to share what I usually choose which is Taco, Crab and Cream Cheese and BBQ Pork. They may look fancy but are oh-so-easy!

With a biscuit cutter or a glass (mine is inches in diameter) cut out your circles from your TortillaLand tortillas. I got about 4 small circles out of one tortilla.

Place each round tortilla into a mini muffin pan. I have this little pestle that I use to push them down into the muffin space which helps to make the beautiful ruffles around the edges. You can also just use your fingers to push them down and get the same result.

For the taco flavor, I place about a teaspoon of ground hamburger and then sprinkle a few black beans on top. Don’t fill too full because you’ll need to save some room for your other toppings!For the crab and cream cheese, you’ll want to drop a nice, full rounded teaspoon of mixture (see recipe below)

For the BBQ Pork (recipe below), I just fill to the top of the edge of the tortilla.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. The tortilla puffs up magnificently and gives these appetizer a nice, flaky crunch on the outside. Because these are fresh, uncooked tortillas, they really add that fresh, homemade taste and texture. The only ingredients that you will find in these tortillas are wheat flour, water, canola oil, salt, and sugar. No artificial ingredients that you can’t pronounce!

After the taco ones are baked, add any desired toppings. I added lettuce, tomato, cheese and chopped olives. Don’t they look festive?

I don’t add a single thing thing after the crab ones are baked, just serve and watch them go!

Sprinkle some grated cheddar cheese over the BBQ pork cups right when these come out of the oven and the cheese will melt nicely.

These are so great and will easily feed a crowd. If you are looking for another great appetizer using these TortillaLand tortillas, check out our Salted Chocolate Caramel Tortilla Chips! These two recipes would go great together. Sweet and savory.

Now before you go, make sure you enter our giveaway for a chance to win a $50 Costco Gift card. In the comments below, just share with us how you would use TortillaLand tortillas, a photo of one of your recipes with them or tell us how you have used TortillaLand tortillas. The winner will be selected at random on Feb 12, 2016. #gotortillaland #partyfood

Update 2/17/16 Our lucky winner for the $50 Costco Gift Card is Shelly Callaway! Congratulations!

I promise that your crowd will gobble these up and they will score a touchdown at your next tailgating party! Go Team!

Tortilla Cup Appetizers

Course Appetizer

Author Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

TortillaLand tortillas

Taco cups

1 lb ground beef
Pkg taco seasoning
Desired taco toppings can include: Black beans lettuce, cheese, tomato, green onion, chopped olives, cilantro, sour cream etc.

Crab cups

1 bag pre-shredded imitation crab meat
1 8 oz brick of cream cheese
1 bunch of green onions

BBQ Pork Cups

Shredded pork. Either canned or home cooked. I used a pork tenderloin that I cooked in my crockpot. See instructions below.
Favorite BBQ Sauce. I used Famous Dave's BBQ sauce.
Shredded mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Taco Cups

Brown and drain your hamburger. Add the desired amount of taco seasoning to your meat

Crab and Cream Cheese Cups

Let your cream cheese come to room temperature. In a large bowl, remove the shredded imitation crab meat from the bag and put into your bowl. With a fork, loosen the shredded crab meat so that it's not stuck together.
Add your softened cream cheese.
Slice up your green onions and add to the crab mixture.

BBQ Pork Cups

You can use a can of pork or I used some leftover pork that I had. I cooked a pork tenderloin in my crockpot all day with two cans of chicken broth. If you cook your own pork, shred before adding the barbecue sauce.
Add the desired amount of your favorite pre-packaged or homemade BBQ sauce to your pork and mix well.

Assembly

With a biscuit cutter or a glass (mine is inches in diameter) cut out your circles from your TortillaLand tortillas. I got about 4 small circles out of one tortilla.
Place each little round tortilla into a mini muffin pan.
Push them down into the muffin space which helps to make the beautiful ruffles around the edges.
Place about a teaspoon of ground hamburger and then sprinkle a few black beans on top for the taco cups.
Drop a nice, full rounded teaspoon of crab/cream cheese mixture for the crab cups.
Fill to the top of the edge of the tortilla for the BBQ cups.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes

After they have baked:

Add any additional toppings that you like to the taco cups. Lettuce, cheese, tomato, green onion, chopped olives, cilantro, sour cream etc.
If I have any leftover sliced green onions, sometimes I sprinkle them on top of the crab cups but they will be good to go just as they are when they come out of the oven.
Add some grated mild cheddar cheese to the pork cups right when you take them out of the oven and the cheese will melt perfectly..

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TortillaLand. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Spinach Cheese Balls

Celeste — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 08:00:31 +0000

Insanely delicious bite sized Spinach Cheese Balls are easy to make and even easier to eat. A perfect addition to your Game Day menu and if you’re not a football fan make them anyway your family will love them.

Happy New Year all, it’s Celeste from The Whole Serving and today I’m sharing a really easy recipe you will want to try for the day everybody is talking about, the Super Bowl!

Apart form the holidays, Super Bowl Day is one of the biggest eating events of the year. Super Bowl parties are happening all over the place and even those who aren’t the biggest football fans will find themselves gathered with family and friends with good food.

If you’re hosting a gathering, add these to your menu and if you’re invited to one take them and the hostess will love you. No need for spreading or dipping, just pop in your mouth or enjoy with crackers.

This recipe came from my daughter’s desire for a spinach dip and my need to have a tasty mess free appetizer, drip free for sure. These spinach balls are smooth creamy with a touch of heat and go great with crackers or toast points.

I’m not a big football fan, but I like attending Super Bowl parties for the delicious finger foods and lets face it, the commercials. Are you hosting or attending a gathering this year?

Spinach Cheese Balls

Author Celeste @The Whole Serving

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 6 oz. bag of fresh spinach
3 to 4 cloves of garlic minced
1 8 oz. block of cream cheese room temperature
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Grill Mates steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
fine sea salt to taste
1 and 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

Roughly chop bag of spinach while you heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
When skillet is ready add the spinach to the pan and saute' about one minute, add in the garlic and continue to salute' until spinach is completely wilted.
Place cream cheese in a medium bowl, add in the warm spinach and mix well.
Add in the cheese and seasonings, mix well and set aside.
Chop the walnuts or you may choose to use pone nuts or almonds. Transfer chopped nuts to a medium bowl.
Scoop out about 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese mixture, roll into a ball and roll ball in chopped nuts.
Place cheese balls on a dish, cover, place in the fridge and allow to chill.
When ready place on platter and serve.

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Meatball Appetizers

Tracy — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 23:30:54 +0000

Happy New Year! Today is that space between Christmas and New Years where you don’t know what day it is, who you are or what you’re doing. Yeah, I’m there!

All five of our kids are home for Christmas break this year (including my two darling granddaughters 2 1/2 years old and four months old). Our home is currently what we like to call “a beautiful mess.” Dinner tonight is leftovers from our over crowded fridge. We are having a family game night tonight and eating more holiday treats. I’m not sure but I think there is a strong chance today is Thursday.

What I do know for sure is we have had a wonderful Christmas this year, and I’ve gained at least 4 pounds….probably more! I’m not stepping on a scale for at least a month.

Next Monday when I have to go back to reality these Meatball Appetizer Cups will be on the menu. They are perfect for football parties or a quick hearty after school snack.

Meatball Appetizers

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

2 8 ounce cans crescent dough
flour for dusting
5 ounces Cacique Queso Quesadilla Jalapeño shredded
16 frozen meatballs
1/2 cup garlic spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Spray two regular size muffin tins (16 molds total) with non-stick cooking spray.
Lightly flour working surface and extend dough onto it. Separate the dough triangles and press one triangle in each muffin mold. Cover the bottom and sides of the triangle mold. Make sure to press the dough up the sides of the muffin mold.
Sprinkle each cup of dough with 1 teaspoon of shredded cheese. Place one meatball on top of the cheese. Lightly press the meatball down on the cheese and dough.
Bake meatball cups for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Place meatball cups back in oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted, golden brown and bubbly.
Top with fresh chopped parsley, serve warm or cold.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Cacique

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Southern Style Ham Salad Recipe

Mandee — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 14:54:41 +0000

Hey y’all! Mandee here from The Kitchen Wife! I have one thing to say, WE MADE IT! Yes, Christmas 2015 has come and gone. The presents have been purchased, wrapped, and opened. The food, cooked and eaten. We’ve cleaned up, and some of you may have even taken the decorations down. You survived. Now you can sit back and relax. But wait! What? New Years!?! Oh man, You had forgotten about New years! What on earth are you going to make now? Don’t sweat this! I got you. In fact, my Southern Style Ham Salad Recipe or Deviled Ham, as it is sometimes called, is the perfect thing for your New Years Eve get together. The best part? It’s made from your holiday leftovers!

For Christmas this year we made this DELICIOUS Sweet and Spicy Glazed Ham. Oh y’all it was to die for. The thing is, there are only three of us in the house and we always have TONS of leftovers. So this year instead of the usual suspects like my Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, my husband said why not make some Deviled Ham? I had heard of ham salad, but never Deviled Ham. I did a little research and discovered that it is very similar to my Southern Style Ham Salad. It’s perfect on sandwiches, crackers, so many thing. The best part, you have everything you need for it in your fridge! I can’t wait to share this recipe for you, so…

Let’s Get Started!

Southern Style Ham Salad:
Prep Time: 10 min. *Cook Time: — *Difficulty: Easy *Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 lb, of left over Ham (You can also use deli meat ham for this)
4 oz. Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/4 c Mayonnaise
2 Scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh cut Parsley
3 tsp. Sweet Pickle Relish
2 tsp. Whole Grain Mustard (or plain yellow mustard)
1 tsp. Sriracha Sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and Pepper, to taste

To begin just give the leftover ham a rough chop.
This will help it get going in the food processor a little easier.

Place it into the food processor.

And pulse it until it ‘s finely chopped, but not a paste.
You don’t want it to be come a paste, because you still have more blending to do.

Now add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, mustard, and sweet pickle relish to the food processor.

Next you’ll add the sriracha sauce and…

Worcestershire Sauce to the food processor.

Add a pinch of salt and…

Pepper then place the lid on and fire it up!

Blend until it is a creamy, spread-like, texture.

And it’s that simple! I like to serve this as little tea sandwiches at parties, but placing it in a little ramekin, as I did here, on a platter with raw veggies and crackers is great too. This Southern Style Ham Salad hits all the right notes on your palette too. Salty and savory from the ham and Worcestershire sauce, but sweet and tangy from the relish and mustard. Oh, and don’t forget that little kick of spice from the sriracha! This ain’t your mamma’s ham salad. The complex flavors will have your guests begging for more, and no one would ever guess that you made it from your holiday leftovers! So this New Year’s don’t sweat the small bites, and as always…

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~

Southern Style Ham Salad Recipe

A delicious recipe for a Southern Style Ham Salad, PERFECT for any get together!

Servings cups

Author Mandee Pogue

Ingredients

1 lb of left over Ham (You can also use deli meat ham for this)
4 oz. Cream Cheese room temperature
1/4 c Mayonnaise
2 Scallions chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh cut Parsley
3 tsp. Sweet Pickle Relish
2 tsp. Whole Grain Mustard or plain yellow mustard
1 tsp. Sriracha Sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Give the ham a rough chop and place it into the food processor.
Pulse it until it is finely chopped, but not a paste.
Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, relish, mustard, sriracha, Worcestershire Sauce, salt and pepper.
Pulse until it is a creamy, spread-like texture.
Serve as a sandwich or with raw vegetables and crackers
Enjoy!

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Rosemary and Cranberry Cheese Ball

Tracy — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:00:32 +0000

Did you know when the clock strikes midnight on October 31st Halloween will turn into Christmas! Take down your Halloween/fall decorations, turn on some Christmas music, start making your list and checking it twice. Take your Christmas decorations down from the attic and start working on your holiday menu! Do yourself a favor by including this Rosemary and Cranberry Cheese Ball recipe on your holiday grocery shopping list.

This year all of our children and two granddaughters will be home for Christmas. The last thing I want is to spend large amounts of time in the kitchen preparing complicated recipes. I want to spend as much time as I possibly can enjoying our kids and spoiling my granddaughters beyond reason. My list of fun holiday activities to do grows longer every day!

My goal this year is to find delicious recipes that are quick and easy to make. My family is going to love this Rosemary and Cranberry Cheese Ball. I’m a big fan of sweet dried cranberries, and I think just about anything tastes better with a little cream cheese. I was surprised to find the recipe calls for garlic salt. The combination of the garlic salt, rosemary and pecans give this spread a rich, robust flavor.

Serve this spread with bagel chips or your favorite crackers, it’s a great addition to any celebration or perfect for a decadent afternoon snack!

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Rosemary and Cranberry Cheese Ball

Course Appetizer

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt
1 to 1 1/2 roughly chopped pecans

Instructions

In a medium mix cream cheese, garlic powder, dried sweetened cranberries, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Life's Ambrosia

Enjoy more fantastic appetizer recipes at Made From Pinterest!

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Mississippi Sin Dip

Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball

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Tailgating Food Ideas Week 8

Debbie — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:00:33 +0000

Tailgating Food Ideas Week 8 {of 8}

WOW! Here we are at week 8. I can’t believe we have already shared with you 8 great weeks of tailgating ideas. Have you enjoyed them all as much as I have? I know that my weekends full of food & football have been so much better since I added all these delicious recipes to the mix. I mean cheese dips, grilled dishes, sweet snacks & desserts- incredible!!! I have loved every single bite & my family has too! So thank you so much for being here with us & sharing in the fun. We have had a great time putting this series together. Stay tuned for more fun recipes we will have to share with you soon! In the meantime, check out all these goodies we have for you to wrap up week 8! If you missed week’s 1-7 – you can catch them here – week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4, week 5, week 6 & week 7!

These awesome tailgating round-ups are brought to you by these AMAZING bloggers!

Or so she says…
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now how about we jump right in to the goodies?!

Chicken Fajita Bake from The Pinning Mama

Monster Cookie Dough Dip by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Blueberry Lemon Pie Cupcakes by The Lady Behind the Curtain

Deep Fried Tortellini by Kleinworth & Co.

Hot Onion Dip from Made From Pinterest

Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Kiss my Smoke

White Cheese Dip from Taste and Tell

Mozzarella Bubble Biscuits by Or So She Says

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Crackers from Bakerette

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Chicken Cordon Bleu BLT Cups

Sherri — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:00:31 +0000

Don’t pull out another tired frozen dinner. You can make these in the time it takes to get a pizza delivered! And you can make your own frozen dinner with these crescent roll cups filled with swiss cheese, chicken and bacon filling and topped with lettuce and tomato. These Chicken Cordon Bleu BLT Cups are AMAZING! A little drizzle of homemade dressing is the perfect finish.

Chicken Cordon Bleu BLT cups are a lifesaver on busy nights. I have certain dinners I call emergency meals. They are for when everything goes wrong, our schedule has gone insane and I need dinner done fast! Chicken Cordon Bleu BLT Cups are one of my kids favorite emergency meals. And as a bonus, you can make them ahead and freeze them. I don’t even thaw them, I just pop them frozen into a muffin tin and bake a little longer.Topped with a little lettuce and tomato, this is a great way to sneak in a few veggies. Especially with the special sauce drizzled over the top! So easy!
These are great for game day,are a perfect appetizer, but we gobble them up for dinner. Chicken Cordon Bleu BLT cups are a recipe you can count on!

Chicken Cordon Bleu BLT Cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Country Dijon Mustard
1 10 ounce can chunk white chicken, drained
4 slices bacon crisply cooked and chopped
1 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
2 packages crescent rolls or sheet
2 plum tomatoes diced
shredded lettuce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard. Reserve scant 1/4 cup mayo mixture for topping. Add to large bowl, chicken, bacon, and cheese. Mix until well blended.
Open Crescent roll dough and spread on counter. Cut into 9 equal squares.
Place into muffin cups. Add 1 level cookie scoop of filling, about 2 tablespoons into center of each crescent square. Bake 15-20 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool 5-10 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomato. Place remaining mayo mixture in a baggie, snip a small hole in the corner and squeeze to top cup with extra flavor!

Notes

To freeze, place in muffin tins and freeze overnight. Remove from muffin tins and store in ziploc freezer bag in the freezer. When ready, place in muffin tin, no thawing required! Bake 20-30 minutes at 350° and top as usual.

Check out these game day recipes:

Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

French Onion and Blue Cheese Sliders

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Tailgating Food Ideas Week 7

Debbie — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 07:00:04 +0000

Are you ready for our Tailgating Food Ideas Week 7? This collection of appetizers, dishes and desserts will make planning the menu for your next football party easy and most importantly, delicious!

Each week we have been filling your head with tons of ideas for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts that are perfect to serve for a football party or tailgate! This week is no exception. We aren’t talking a boring bowl of dip here, but parmesan crusted tortilla chips, copycat Chili’s queso and MORE!

If you are putting together the menu for your tailgate or football watching party, we have got you covered. This is week 7 of our series full of the best food for football viewing, from sweet to savory and everything in between. So take a look below, and then check out the previous weeks and you will have the perfect menu in no time!

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES: WEEK 1, WEEK 2, WEEK 3,WEEK 4, WEEK 5, WEEK 6!

The amazingly good recipes that you are seeing week after week are courtesy of a very talented group of bloggers who LOVE food! Make sure and stop by and browse for everything from easy dinner recipes to treats for the big game.

Or so she says…
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now straight to all the delicious food we have for you this week:

Tropical Guacamole from Taste and Tell

Hot Turkey and Cheese Sliders from The Pinning Mama

Chili’s Queso Recipe by The Girl Who Ate Everything

The Best Pumpkin Cookies Recipe with Buttercream Frosting by Or So She Says

Picnic Berry Cobbler by The Lady Behind the Curtain

Parmesan Tortilla Chips by Kleinworth & Co.

Cheesecake Bites from Made From Pinterest

Grilled Sausage with Peppers from Cravings of a Lunatic

Red Hot Sticky Wings from Bakerette

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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Mandy — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 07:00:46 +0000

Get ready for some serious dipping! Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is just what your Game Day needs. Bacon, beef and cheese make for a great appetizer for your slow cooker.

Hello, there! Mandy here from Mandy’s Recipe Box. Who loves watching sports on t.v? And who is just there for the food (Mandy raises her hand)? I’d rather curl up with a book or Netflix and Diet Coke while my husband and son have a game on t.v. And the Superbowl? Let’s just say it’s a foodie’s dream with all the tasty food. Like this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip that I found on Pinterest from Recipes That Crock.

This dip starts out in a skillet and moves to a slow cooker which makes it a perfect appetizer. You can visit with family instead of slaving away in the kitchen. So grab some chips and get comfy watching the game (or Netflix) with your family and friends who will go crazy over this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip.

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings -8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or turkey
8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chile like Rotel
6 oz. bacon bits divided
dipping items like chips or crackers

Instructions

Brown the meat until done.
Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, tomatoes (with juices) and bacon bits, reserving 2 Tbsp for later.
Cook while stirring until cheeses are melted and all is combined.
Pour into a slow cooker, cover and cook on low 2 hours, stirring once in a while.
Just before serving, top with remaining bacon bits.

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Tailgating Food Ideas Week 5

Debbie — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 07:00:37 +0000

Can you believe we are on WEEK 5 of the Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series? Weekends mean football and we watch our fair share of football games. Football also means game day food and we’ve partnered with some of our favorite bloggers to bring you the good stuff. We still have THREE more weeks to go! If you are kicking yourself for missing the last FOUR weeks don’t worry we’ve got you covered.

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES: Week 1->Week 2 ->Week 3 ->Week 4

Click on the links below; stop by and visit the bloggers that are sharing their Tailgating recipes!

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now bring on the food!

LASAGNA DIP by Cravings of a Lunatic

CORONA LIME CUPCAKES by The Lady Behind the Curtain

WALKING TACOS by The Girl Who Ate Everything

CROCKPOT GAME DAY BROWNIES by Kleinworth and Co.

APPETIZER MEATBALLS by Made From Pinterest

TWICE BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN SWEET POTATOES by Taste and Tell

SOUTHWEST TURKEY SPIRALS by The Pinning Mama

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK SANDWICHES by Bakerette

CHOCOLATE CHERRY FRUIT DIP

Just in case you missed the first 4 weeks:

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES

1. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 1 2. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 2 3. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 3 4.THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 4

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Tailgating Food Ideas Week 4

Debbie — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:00:47 +0000

The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 4 – When a group of talented bloggers come together to help you answer the question…what do I make for game day?

We are in the middle of this fabulous round up and by now you have already been able to create quite a list of yummy recipes to make for your hungry game watchers. But….that’s not all! We still have FOUR more weeks to go! I can hardly wait to share all the yumminess that will come out of the next four weeks. If you are kicking yourself for missing the last THREE weeks don’t worry we’ve got you covered.

The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 1 → The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 2 → The Ultimate Tailgating Recipe Series Week 3

Click on the links below; stop by and visit the bloggers that are sharing their Tailgating recipes!

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now bring on the food!

CHOCOLATE COVERED CARAMEL PRETZELS by Or so she says…’

M&M BROWNIE PIZZA by Lady Behind The Curtain

GLAZED HAM AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS by Made from Pinterest

WARM BACON CHEESE DIP by The Girl Who Ate Everything

STEAK BITES by Kiss my Smoke

PARMESAN RANCH PASTA SALAD by Kleinworth Co.

AVOCADO EGG ROLLS WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE by Taste and Tell

HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS by Bakerette

BACON RANCH EASY CHICKEN BAKE by The Pinning Mama

THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES

1. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 1 2. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 2 3. THE ULTIMATE TAILGATING RECIPE SERIES WEEK 3

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Tailgating Food Ideas Week 3

Debbie — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 07:00:55 +0000

Make your party score with these 9 sweet and savory tailgating recipes: Delicious appetizer recipes, breads, and, of course, dessert!

The weeks are blowing by and we’re on week 3 of 8 for our tailgating food ideas series! You’ll find all kinds of delicious party food recipes by 9 amazing bloggers…

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

If you missed the first two weeks of our series, click on WEEK 1 and WEEK 2 for more party food ideas to help you score.

Now for WEEK 3!

Kick off your tailgating party with these favorite dips…

Avocado Feta Dip with Homemade Pita Chips by Or So She Says’

Buffalo Chicken Dip by Cravings of a Lunatic

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip by Bakerette

Need a Side Dish for the party? These bread recipes will kick it up a notch…

Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Bread by The Pinning Mama

Taco Party Bread by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Here are a few more appetizers to help you score…

Soft Pretzel Bites by Kleinworth & Co

Southwestern Egg Rolls by Taste and Tell Blog

End the night with these touch down brownie recipes…

Buckeye Brownies by Made From Pinterest

Chewy Peanut Brittle Brownies by Lady Behind the Curtain

Come back next week for more tailgating food ideas!

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Tailgating Food Ideas Week 2

Debbie — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 07:00:19 +0000

Welcome to Week Two of some of the most savory and sweet Tailgating Food ideas ever from some pretty amazing bloggers!

I know what you are asking yourself.

What? I missed Week One?

Never fear. If you indeed missed round one of our suggested cuisine for your football viewing pleasure last week, just click HERE for Week One.

Before we get started with this week’s football food suggestions, let us take a quick minute to present the nine great bloggers who are sharing their favorite party food:

Or so she says…‘
Made from Pinterest
Taste and Tell
The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cravings of a Lunatic
Bakerette
Kleinworth & Co.
Lady Behind the Curtain
The Pinning Mama

Now bring on the food!

All the goodness of a cheeseburger in one perfect bite with

these Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Skewers by The Pinning Mama

Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce by Bakerette are a definite crowd pleaser!

Your guests will pick the bone clean with these Sweet Thai Chicken Wings by Taste and Tell

Grilled and Ready Kabobs by Kleinworth & Co. are a great healthy tailgating idea.

Just take a look at these moist and cheesy Touchdown Burgers by Lady Behind the Curtain!

Easy Chicken Bites by Kiss My Smoke will take you no time to make.

If you make these Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sliders by The Girl Who Ate Everything, make a ton because they will go fast!

No one will be able to resist these Best Dang Sugar Cookies by Or So She Says’

Did someone say cheese? We love this Hot Cauliflower and Cheddar Dip by Made From Pinterest

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RoTel and Velveeta Queso Dip

Debbie — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:00:08 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RO*TEL & VELVEETA . All opinions are 100% mine.

Before and After pictures.

What goes through my mind when I hear those words are beauty makeovers, weight loss photos and home makeovers. You know the kind. Where they show the first picture and then the amazing transformation and makeover.

I have to admit, they suck me in. I really DO want to see what someone looks like after they’ve had their make-up done or how amazing someone looks after they have lost a ton of weight. The before and after pictures make me think that maybe I want to do that too. But then I think… Nah. I’d rather have my home madeover.

So what does this have to do with the amazing RoTel and Velveeta Queso Dip that I am going to share with you today? Well it has everything to do with it, because I have some “Before” and “After” pictures of this great dip. With only two ingredients this Queso Dip can be ready in minutes which is important because we never really know when half time is, do we? I mean, the clock may say they have 5 minutes left, but we all know that could really mean 15 more minutes! Well, you don’t have to worry about that with this RoTel and Velveeta Queso Dip because it can be made and ready in no time, no matter when half-time begins.

And best of all, because it is zesty, creamy and yummy, it is a real crowd pleaser too! I promise this Queso Dip will be the star of your next tailgating party!

In fact, this is where my “Before” and “After” pictures come in. Here is my “Before” picture of what my Queso Dip looked like “Before” halftime. So yummy! And here is my “After” picture of what the Queso Dip looked like “After” halftime. The Star of my Party. Gone.

My family loved this RoTel and Velveeta Queso and I know yours will too. I love things that are big on easy but big on impressive! For more RoTel and Velveeta Queso Recipes and also for Dip Tips, check out Queso For All.

RoTel and Velveeta Queso Dip

Recipe Type: Appetizer

Author: RoTel and Velveeta

Ingredients

1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 pkg (16 oz each) Velveeta®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Instructions

In a microwave safe bowl, combine undrained tomatoes and Velveeta and cover. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or just until Velveeta melts, stirring after 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir until mixture is blended.
CAUTION: Dish will be hot; use hot pads. For a double recipe, microwave on HIGH 8 minutes or until Velveeta melts, stirring after 5 minutes. Drain 1 can of tomatoes if a thicker dip is preferred.

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Super Bowl Food Recipes

Debbie — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 08:00:44 +0000

The day of food is coming….

I’m not talking about Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner or New Year’s Day.

I’m talkin’ Super Bowl people.

I love Super Bowl Day! I normally don’t pay too much attention to who is playing and I usually root for the team who’s uniforms I like the best, but…the food! Gah! I love the dips, appetizers, and all the variety of foods that get made for this day. I like to plan the different dishes I want to make, make my list, change my mind, finalize my list and go shopping for what I need. I probably spend as much time on my food for the Super Bowl as I do for our Christmas dinner!

So if you are looking for some great food ideas for the Super Bowl, we’ve got you covered with over 30 Tasty Super Bowl Food Recipes all in one spot. Check these out! Click on the recipe title or picture to be taken to the recipe.

1. World’s Easiest Hot Onion Dip

2. Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots Appetizer

3. Hot Corn Dip

4. Jalapeno Bacon Poppers

5. Easy Vegetable Dip

6. Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pull-a-part Bread

7. Best Game Day Appetizer

8. Crunchy Chicken Strips

9. Caprese Salad Stack

10. Spicy BLT Dip

11. Mississippi Sin Dip

12. Hot Corn Dip Recipe

13. Veggie Bars

14. Three Ingredient Crab Dip

15. Three Ingredient (Idiot Proof) Appetizer

16. Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

17. Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball Appetizer

18. Kickin’ Appetizer Meatballs

19. Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Crackers

20. Buffalo Wing Pinwheels

21. Jalapeno Lime Dip

22. Cheesey Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

23. Single Serving Seven Layer Dip

24. Italian Tomato Sandwiches

25. Nutella Pie Bites

26. Cream Cheese Taquitos

27. Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

28. Cheddar Spritz Crackers

29. Mom’s Best Salsa

30. Glazed Ham and Pineapple Kabobs

31. Almond Joy Cupcake

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World’s Easiest Hot Onion Dip

Sherri — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:53 +0000

I am still in the mood for party food, even though the holiday season is over. That is one of the reasons I am grateful for the Super Bowl. It gives me a reason to keep the party food coming. For our family, it is all about easy snack food for the big game, and this really fits the bill. 4 ingredients. Okay 5 if you count the bread or crackers for dipping. Which I don’t. Or 6 if you count the chives I garnished with. But, strictly speaking, the dip itself is four measly ingredients! So easy and so good. Some recipes are so wonderful, in part because of their simplicity. This recipe has the simple thing going for it. The other part that makes this recipe so wonderful, is the taste. How can four ingredients make a plain peace of bread taste this amazing? When you taste the World’s Easiest Hot Onion Dip, you will think there are a load of gourmet ingredients. Not only that, it is fancy enough for the gals and hearty enough for the guys on game day. It’s good on chips, crackers, bread and veggies. And it is a cinch to whip up. A+ in my book! No wonder this recipe for Hot Onion Dip from a site called Real HouseMom’s is a hit!
This pin rocks!

World's Easiest Hot Onion Dip

Ingredients

1 cup light mayonnaise
1½ cups sweet onion chopped
16 oz swiss cheese shredded
½ tsp garlic salt
dippers: bread rounds chips, veggies
garnish with chives or green onions

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is bubbly and brown.

Notes

Make sure to use light mayo or it will gets too oily!

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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pull-a-part Bread

Amber — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:14:15 +0000

This five ingredient pull-a-part is a delicious appetizer or party snack. It is quick to make and your guests will love it.

Hello everyone. My name is Amber and I blog over at rick•a•bam•boo where I share crafts, recipes, and kids activities. I am so excited to be a new contributor here at Made From Pinterest. To celebrate I wanted to share with you one of my favorite things that I have made from something I pinned.

I know it’s a new year. And I know that we all just promised ourselves that we would be good and eat better, lose weight, work out more, etc. So I really do apologize for what I am about to show you. But trust me. You’re going to want to add this to your list of things to serve on Superbowl Sunday.

I pinned this Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pull-a-part Bread three years ago and I LOVE it! My family makes it all the time. Okay. Not all the time. Because then we would all weight 300 pounds. Yikes! But we do make it for parties and even some times just because it sounds delicious.

It is simple to make and only takes 5 ingredients.

A sourdough round

Bacon

Cheddar cheese

Ranch dressing mix

Butter

Seriously. Look at that list. How could anything made with these delicious ingredients be bad?

To get the full recipe pop over to Plain Chicken. She also calls this recipe Crack Bread. Which is what my family calls it because it is seriously SO good.

And if you aren’t too mad at me for weakening your willpower I’d love if you’d stop over and visit my Oatmeal Raisin Bites recipe. It will keep you on track with your healthy goals and they taste like oatmeal raisin cookies. What’s not to like? Maybe you can just pin this deliciousness before you go so that you have it saved for Superbowl Sunday.

Speaking of game day snacks, be sure to check out some of my great recipes to wow your guests.

Blue Lemon Copycat Toffee Fruit Dip

The Best Caramel Corn Ever

Texas Sheet Cake

I am exited to be here sharing my favorite pins with you each month.

Be sure to follow me via social media so you don’t miss a thing!

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Hot Corn Dip Recipe

Kath — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:00:04 +0000

Hi y’all! I’m Kathy, a country girl and mom of two here from Penney Lane Kitchen where delicious doesn’t have to be hard and for me a full table is a happy one. I was wahoo-excited when the sweet ladies from MFP asked me to share a recipe and then could have turned a cartwheel when they requested an appetizer because honestly I could usually skip the meal and just nosh on apps. Oh yes, there’s an app(etizer) for that!

Dips are probably my favorite appetizer because there is a huge variety of them, they’re hardly ever hard to make, and well, they’re just plain good. Easy and eat it with a spoon delicious definitely describes this Slow Cooker Hot & Corn Chile Dip I pinned to my Appetizer Board by Damn Delicious.

Slow Cooker Hot Corn & Chile Cheese Dip

Creamy and cheesy hot corn dip with a chile kick and a bacon crunch done in the slow cooker.

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2 1

Total Time 2 11

Servings servings

Author Kathy Penney

Ingredients

4 slices of bacon broken into bacon bits
3 15.25 oz Fire Roasted Corn (drained)
1 small can Fire Roasted Green Chiles drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz softened cream cheese cubes
2 tablespoons chives

Instructions

Add corn, chiles, sour cream, Pepper Jack cheese, and Parmesan Cheese to the slow cooker.
Salt and pepper to your taste.
Stir well to combine.
Place cubes of cream cheese on top of corn mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
At 2 hour mark stir to blend in cream cheese.
Cook an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish with bacon bits and chives and serve immediately.
(This dish is best served hot.)

This dip has so many wonderful things going on- the creaminess of the cheeses (How could anything with cream cheese be wrong??), the crunch of the bacon, the kick of the chiles, and the heartiness of the corn. Magic happens when you dump these ingredients in the slow cooker.

I have tried two other hot corn dip recipes and honestly, I don’t know if I will ever try another one. The other two recipes were good but this one from Damn Delicious had that something that the other two were missing that kept me from saying “Woah! Call in the search party we found it, boys! Hot corn dip perfection.” The ingredients in the 3 dips were pretty similar. The difference in this dip? Sour Cream. I truly believe that the sour cream in this dip is what gives it that zing and turns it into a full blown flavor party.

I kept the ingredients pretty close to Damn Delicious’ original recipe. My only changes were using microwave bacon (which does come out crispy) and I used Fire Roasted corn (You can find it next to regular and cream style corn at most stores.) and chiles instead of jalapenos. I also paired the dip with Fajita seasoned Tostitos scoops which went perfectly with the dip and for even more flavor it that’s possible. You could also use little crostinis for the dip as well. It’s that thick and hearty.

After having tried the other two corn dip recipes, this one is a keeper. Believe me, I took one for the team and tried it both with the chips and a spoon. I like to be thorough. This hot corn dip recipe would be so easy to throw in the slow cooker and let the magic happen before a holiday party or game day get together. You won’t have to worry about what to do with leftovers.

Thanks again to MFP for having me and letting me make one of my favorite types of comfort foods.

I hope you will stop by Penney Lane Kitchen (FYI Penney is my last name courtesy of my hubs from Ireland hence the blog name) where you will find more easy comfort food like this or give me a follow on Pinterest or Instagram so you don’t miss a drool worthy photo and hop over to Facebook for more recipes and fun.

Some of my most popular recipes are:

Lemon Blueberry Bread

Salted Caramel Pudding Parfait

Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

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Cheddar Spritz Crackers

Sherri — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:00:13 +0000

Cheesy. Using the word cheesy to describe something can make it sound way better or way worse.

Potatoes. Cheesy potatoes.

Better.

Movie. Cheesy Movie.

Worse.

Cookies. Cheesy cookies. Wait, whuh?

Usually spritz cookies are made with a cookie press using a buttery cookie dough. They are bakery beautiful, and buttery yum! I love using my cookie press to make a quick batch of beautiful cookies quickly. So when I saw a recipe from Forgotten Bread, I was intrigued. A savory cracker from my handy dandy cookie press would be such a great counterpoint to all the sweets around during the holidays. I imagined them floating gracefully in my tomato soup or being eaten by the handful at football games.

These Cheese Spritz Crackers are so full of flavor! They are great on their own, terrific with soup, and so easy to make. I love easy recipes that are big on presentation and flavor. It makes me feel gourmet! I am excited to make these for my holiday treat plate and let everyone get a delicious surprise when they bite into them!

Cheddar Spritz Crackers

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

1 lb sharp cheddar or aged swiss finely shredded
1/2 cup butter softened
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
dash of hot red pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the stand of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream cheese, butter and Worcestershire sauce together until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth ball of dough is formed.
Fill cookie press with dough and spritz desired shapes onto an un-greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are a light golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to one week.

These would be perfect with:

Tomato Basil Soup

For some more cheesy recipes try:

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Tater Tots

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Williams Sonoma Cheesy Potato Gratin Recipe

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Mississippi Sin Dip

Debbie — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 04:20:59 +0000

Are you you in the mood to be a little “naughty”?

Oftentimes, when I am surfing Pinterest looking for a good recipe to make, I usually look for pins that have a super yummy picture. But then something with a unique name will catch my eye and I can’t resist reading about it. For example, I couldn’t resist the temptation to make “Monkey Butter” or “Million Dollar Spaghetti” when I saw it. How can you resist recipes with names like those? Go ahead and take a look at them. Aren’t you curious too??

Anyway, so when I saw this recipe for Mississippi Sin Dip that I pinned from I Believe I Can Fry! I knew this was right up my alley and I couldn’t resist trying it out!

Holy Moly…..this dip was sooooo good!

(Is it a sin to say”‘Holy” and “Sin” in the same paragraph?!)

Why is this called Mississippi Sin Dip? I don’t really know but after eating it, it’s probably because it’s a sin to eat this many calories in one sitting. With cream cheese, sour cream and cheese, it came out of the oven warm, gooey and cheesy and for me, I was thinking that it would probably be a sin NOT to eat it because it was so good!

With football season just starting, this would make an amazing appetizer to bring to your football parties! I made it for my family for just a Sunday dinner and it was gone in no time. I bought a second loaf of bread and served this dip with that 2nd loaf cut in cubes but you could also serve it with any type of cracker.

My suggestion? Go ahead a sin a little. I promise I won’t tell.

Because I won’t be able to. I’ll have some of this Mississippi Sin Dip stuffed in my mouth!

Very happy to report that This Pin Rocks!

Mississippi Sin Dip

Course Appetizer

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

1 16 oz container sour cream
1 8 oz package cream cheese room temperature
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion save some green ends for sprinkling after baking
1/2 cup chopped or diced ham
Salt & pepper to taste
1 or 2 loaves of uncut french bread

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Slice the top off of an uncut loaf of french bread and hollow out the middle. Don't get too close to the crust as you need the surrounding edges to be sturdy.
Blend the sour cream and cream cheese until well incorporated.
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, green onions and ham. Salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed out loaf of bread.
With heavy duty foil, wrap the loaf with two layers of foil.
Place in oven for 1 hour.
Remove and sprinkle on some green onion ends if desired.
Serve with bread cut into cubes or crackers.

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Mango BBQ Brisket and Brie Quesadillas

Sherri — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:00:24 +0000

One of my favorite things about growing up in Southern California was all the good Mexican food. My favorite places to get good Mexican food were always hole in the wall places. They seemed to be the most authentic. I had my own personal criteria for what made an authentic Mexican restaurant. Criteria number 1 was that beef was shredded, not ground. Maybe it is just my personal preference, but never have I been to a really great Mexican restaurant and been served any dish with ground beef in it. My second criteria was freshly made tortillas. If they came out of a plastic bag, I was out of there.

On a recent road trip through Idaho, I was using my smartphone to find someplace to eat. I found a Mexican place that got great recommendations on Yelp. I decided to give it a try. When we walked in, I found that this little hole in the wall met criteria number 3. When I walk in, I want it to feel like I just crossed the border. From the decor, to the menu and especially the customers, these are key indicators to me of authenticity. So now I bring you this recipe. Mango BBQ Brisket and Brie Quesadillas. Criteria number 1, no ground beef. Beef should be shredded. Criteria number 2 was met by making my own tortillas. Our recipe for tortillas is amazing and way easier than you think! Other than that there is nothing authentically Mexican about this Quesadilla. Mango and Brie? Sorry, but I gotta keep it real. Still, when I saw this from Smells Like Home on Pinterest, I was so intrigued. Her blog is beautiful. You just gotta check out her site.And real this is. As in real good. Or real tasty. And real easy to make. The flavors of the sassy Mango BBQ Sauce paired with the smoothness of the creamy Brie are amazing! This is a great spin on quesadillas, authentic or not. I have found that I can freeze any leftover meat and pull it out later for an easy dinner, light on prep. It is also a versatile recipe that can be cooked in the skillet and works just as well on the grill. Authentically Mexican, maybe not. Authentically good, definitely. So keep your cool, authentic or not…

This pin rocks!

Mango BBQ Brisket and Brie Quesadillas

Ingredients

Brisket

1 3lb beef brisket
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
2 cloves garlic
1 12oz can cola drink

Mango BBQ Sauce

3 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
5 cloves garlic minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
2 tsp Creole mustard
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup bottled mango chutney

Quesadillas

8 8 inch flour tortillas
8 oz Brie cheese thinly sliced, with rind left on
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Brisket

Rub the meat with salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic.
Place brisket in the crockpot and pour the Cola over the top.
Cook on low for 8 hours.
Remove from the crockpot and let rest for 15 minutes.
Slice against the grain (1/8-1/4 inch thick).

BBQ Sauce

Heat olive oil in a 2-qt sauce pan.
Saute onions for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and run until smooth.

Quesadillas

Heat a griddle or large pan over medium or preheat grill.
Lay out the tortillas. Divide the meat, brie, and monterrey jack between the tortillas, placing the meat and cheese on half of the tortilla.
Top with a spoonful or two of barbecue sauce and fold the other half over.
Place in skillet on medium or on the heated grill (brushing the tortilla with oil will prevent sticking).
Cook until the bottom is crisp and flip over.
Remove from heat and cut into 2-3 wedges. Serve with extra barbecue sauce.
Garnish with cilantro.

For some more Mexican “inspired” meals click on any of these photos:

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Potato Skins – Philly Cheese Steak Style

Tracy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:00:06 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of KRAFT Natural Shredded Cheese and Safeway for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The need for prime real estate is something my husband and I are always looking for. My hubby has been in corporate real estate for over 20 years, he travels all over the world looking for and obtaining prime real estate for various large corporations. Unlike my hubby, my desperate need for prime real estate does not require travel out of the country or out of the state of California. I don’t even need to leave the house, I am ALWAYS looking for more space in my refrigerator!

When our family grew to 5 kids, it became necessary to purchase another fridge. After three of our kids flew the nest, we downsized and sold the fridge….big mistake. Kids may leave, but thankfully they always come back. I’m up to 3 kids at home again and short on refrigerator space!

Thank heavens KRAFT understands the need for prime real estate in refrigerators. KRAFTS Natural Cheeses have the same 2 cups of cheese with less packaging, in a convenient resealable stand up pouch. No more searching through the fridge for a bag of cheese that fell over and now has a container of leftovers hiding it.

I love it when I open the fridge to find cheese for a recipe like these Philly Cheese Steak Potato Skins and it only takes me a few seconds to find it. No searching or digging through leftovers required! With the new packaging it’s easy to scoop out just the amount of cheese I need or sprinkle some cheese directly on whatever meal I’m making.

Thank heavens my local Safeway Just For You carries every variety of KRAFT cheeses!

These Philly Cheese Steak Potato Skins are a perfect grab and go summer dinner. I’m all about getting out of the kitchen and spending as much time as possible playing with my kids! A big thank you to Trish from Mom on Time Out for this awesome grab and go dinner recipe.

What did my family think about these potato skins for dinner? I had a hard time keeping them at bay long enough to get the pictures taken for this post. Once the pictures were taken and I gave my crew the go ahead, the potato skins were devoured. You know what that means….

This Pin and Kraft cheese Totally Rock!

Potato Skins - Philly Cheese Steak Style

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

Potatoes
6 small to medium Yukon Gold potatoes
1 Tbls olive oil
1 tsp Kosher salt
Filling
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tbls butter
4 oz roughly chopped mushrooms
1/4 tsp kosher salt
4 oz. very deli roast beef cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp steak seasoning
1 Tbls Worcestershire sauce
6 slices provolone cheese cut into small pieces
2 green onions sliced

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Wash and dry your potatoes. Pierce each potato 2-3 times with a fork.
Place on a baking dish, drizzle each potato with olive oil and sprinkle on salt. Rub potatoes making sure all of the skin is covered in oil.
Place potatoes in the oven and bake they are tender all the way through. (20-30 minutes).
Remove and let cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides, leaving a small amount of potato flesh along the edge.
Filling
Heat olive oil and butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped mushrooms and salt. Cook, stirring frequently for approximately 5 minutes.
Add chopped roast beef, steak seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce, continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
Place hollowed out potatoes back on the baking sheet and fill the bottoms with half of the cheese.
Evenly divide the meat and mushroom mixture amongst the 12 potato skins.
Top filled potatoes with remaining cheese.
Broil just until cheese melts. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.

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Caprese Wontons

Sherri — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:00:46 +0000

Don’t overthink it. Sometimes it is just best to just KISS it. Keep It Simple Silly! I know a few people who are under the impression that if you heap gourmet ingredients together, it will make a great dish. But the truth is, some of the best foods are made from simple ingredients without a lot of fanfare. It is that perfect combo of plain foods that can make a recipe one that endures in your recipe collection. To become that recipe that I go back to over and over again, until it becomes one of my signature dishes, it has to have ingredients that are not hard to find, easy to make, with impressive results. Caprese Wontons from Return to Sunday Supper have now made the A list of recipes in my collection.

Tomatoes and Basil. These are a few of my favorite things from my garden in the summer. Actually, these are my absolute favorite things from my summer garden. I cannot get enough of basil and tomato. I don’t have a lot of room for a garden. So I train my tomatoes up a trellis leading up to my deck. One year, I grew a perfectly square tomato. It had grown up under the railing and conformed to the shape under there. When I pulled it gently out, there it was! A ripe, juicy square tomato. I had so many tomatoes that year I made sauce and froze it to enjoy all year long.
These Caprese Wontons will not last you all year. I could barely restrain myself from eating them all before snapping these pictures. Little balls of fresh mozzarella and ribbons of fresh basil are wrapped in wonton wrappers and fried. Those basil ribbons are like party streamers for the melty, gooey, perfectness of the cheese tucked in a crunchy shell. Um, yeah, these are really good. Topped with grated or shaved parmesan and dipped in your favorite fresh marinara? These are like little bites of summer. Dig in!

Caprese Wontons

Ingredients

1 package of cherry sized fresh mozzarella balls about 15, cut in half to make 30
1 egg plus 1 tablespoon of water for egg wash
15 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
30 sheets fresh wonton wrappers
1 cup fresh extra virgin olive oil or canola oil if your olive oil has not been purchased recently, use canola oil instead.
1 cup of your favorite warm tomato sauce canned is acceptable here or fresh diced tomatoes.
Grated or shaved parmesan.

Instructions

Lay the mozzarella on a paper towel and roll around to get dry. If they balls of mozzarella are wet, it will cause the wontons to break open.
Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
Wash and dry the basil. Stack the leaves on top of each other and roll into a bundle. Slice through the bundle of basil, creating ribbons.
Place the mozzarella in the center of the wonton wrapper and top with basil strips.
Wet your finger with egg mixture and run it along the two edges. This will help the wonton wrapper to seal.
Fold the wrapper into a triangle and press firmly to seal really well. It is important that this is sealed well so your yummy cheese will not melt out.
Wet you finger with egg mixture again and moisten the two corners. fold the two corners over to meet in the middle.
Keep wontons under a damp kitchen towel so they do not dry out.
When all wontons are made, heat oil in medium pot to 350 degrees.
Add 4 wontons at a time. I like to put the on their "backs" first and then roll them over onto their "tummies". Cook to golden brown on both sides, about a minute.
Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Serve with fresh grated or shaved parmesan and warmed sauce or fresh tomatoes.

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3 Ingredient Appetizer {Idiot Proof}

Tracy — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:05 +0000

3 Ingredient Appetizer (Idiot Proof} Have you ever been caught with a last minute need for an appetizer? This has happened to me more than I care to admit, I usually run to my recipe files and find something that sounds amazing. After looking at the recipe I then realize that I don’t have enough time to make it. Now I have to choose another recipe that will take less time, which of course means it won’t be as good as the first recipe. Disappointment immediately sets in and I’m left wishing for an appetizer recipe that is both amazing and doesn’t take a long time to make. I finally found the perfect recipe, 3 Ingredient Appetizer {Idiot Proof}. Making something with the words “idiot proof” in the title was definitely risky for my self esteem but with little time to waste I forged ahead. Drop over to My Kitchen Escapades to grab the recipe and find out whether or not I am an idiot!

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10 “Super” Super Bowl Dishes

Debbie — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 05:48:14 +0000

Well, it’s finally time for the big game. I really do like the Super Bowl. I love having people over, I love the food, I love the commercials, I understand the game, but I don’t really care who wins. I pretty much root for the team whose uniforms I like the best. So I just asked my husband who he wanted to win and he said the Bronco’s. I then told him that I looked at both teams uniforms online and I liked the Seahawks uniform much better than Denver’s. Looks we are going to be at war during this Superbowl!

No matter who you are rooting for, we have you covered for your Super Bowl menu. With sweet and savory dishes, this collection has it all. So we hope you enjoy the game, the company, the food and may the best uniform win!

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Pizza Roll-Ups

Carole — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:11:09 +0000

A couple months ago, my hubby bought me a gorgeous new Honda Odyssey to cruise through the streets of Marshall, Minnesota. She is sweet, black and as cool as a Mom Van can get.

It breaks my heart, however that in the short few weeks she’s been mine, I have already racked up over 10,000 miles on her. A 24 hour drive to Arizona followed shortly after with a 20 hour drive to New Orleans will do that. Poor girl.

I think what breaks my heart more than the number of miles on my new van is the number of crumbs in all the cracks and crevices. I just have to get over it and move on. This van is for transporting my family of 8 and that includes feeding them during road trips. Darn it.

As much as possible, I like to pack our food that we will consume during our road trips. I can’t stand fast food. I used to love it, but now it just makes me nauseous. I wish I could say it was because I am super healthy and would never put such garbage into my body, but we all know better than that. I just don’t like it anymore.

These pizza roll-ups are a staple in our house for road trips, lunch boxes and to toss in the freezer for a quick dinner. I always make a child version (just cheese) and an adult version (packed with meats and veggies).

Getting ready for the big game in a few weeks? These also make great party food to feed all your hungry guests. You could even make them smaller and bite-sized if you wanted!

Pizza Roll-Ups

recipe by My Kitchen Escapades

1 recipe of pizza dough

1 small can of tomato sauce

1/4 C freshly grated parmesan cheese

6 ounces grated mozzarella cheese

Toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers (optional)

salt and pepper

garlic powder

onion powder

italian seasoning

1. Allow the pizza dough to rise one time after making it according to the recipe. Roll the dough on a lightly floured counter top into a 18×12″ rectangle.

2. Spread on the tomato sauce (as thick or thin as you would like) then season it well by sprinkling the top with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and italian seasoning.

3. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, then the mozzarella cheese. If you are adding any toppings, add those after both the cheeses. Starting on the long side, roll up the dough into a tight log. Cut into 12 even pieces and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Allow to rise for about 15 minutes, covered.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes in a preheated 475 degree oven until the rolls are lightly browned. Serve hot or allow to come to room temperature before wrapping for lunches.

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Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball Appetizer

Tracy — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:24:24 +0000

You are going to love this appetizer from Pinterest. If you are like our family, everything in your house is all about the playoffs! Did you know there are great apps for your phone that gives you minute to minute updates about players, injuries, game times and game scores etc.? Before you think I’m a football fanatic let me share with you how I know about this app. Suddenly my phone was vibrating with messages every few minutes when I was running an errand in my car and I wondered who was trying so hard to get a hold of me? When I stopped driving I discovered that my 11 year old football fanatic son had installed the NFL Mobile app on my phone!

Ask me anything about football, all I have to do is use this app and I can give you the answer. My son and I had to come to a compromise. I kept the app on my phone, but we changed the settings to silent/non-vibrating. With all the football watching going on in my house I have been on the hunt for a new yummy appetizer to try. I wanted one that is gluten free and tastes wonderful. My search led me to this pin from Chef in Training. Make sure to stop by Nikki’s blog, it is full of amazing recipes and her photography is beautiful!

I decided to make the cheese ball two different ways, the regular cheese ball and mini cheese ball bites with a pretzel in them. I used gluten free pretzels in the mini bites for myself and daughter. We used gluten free bagel chips with the regular cheese ball. I like the cheese ball bites best because you get more pecan pieces with each bite. I also think the mini bites make it easier for guests to serve themselves.

The only modification I would make is to cut the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar down to 1/2 tablespoon of powdered sugar. My crew dug into the cheese ball before the game even started! This recipe is definitely going to be added to our appetizer collection!

Yup this Pin Rocks and Rolls!

Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball Appetizer

Course Appetizer

Author Adapted by Made From Pinterest

Ingredients

1-1/2 packages 12 oz cream cheese
1 small can crushed pineapple well drained
powdered sugar to taste- approximately 2-3 Tbsp.
green onion optional-to taste, approximately 2 Tbsp.
chopped ham optional-to taste, approximately 2-3 Tbsp. I used deli meat ham
chopped pecans about 1 cup worth

Instructions

Coarsely chop pecans and set aside.
Combine cream cheese, crushed (well drained) pineapple, powdered sugar, green onion and chopped ham.
Form into a ball and roll in chopped pecan pieces.
Refrigerate until served. Serve with crackers or pretzels

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Loaded Baked Tater Tot Dip

Debbie — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 08:00:13 +0000

Is your house THE Super Bowl house? We have had many a Super Bowl party at our house in our day. My husband would gather some fun “manly” items from Home Depot, Lowe’s and the Dollar Store for prizes. He then would make up a Super Bowl Pool, have everyone write their names in the boxes and at different points in the game, based on on the score, he would give out these prizes to his buddies. It was so much fun!

What was my part in these Super Bowl parties you ask?

To provide the food of course!

Although we also had great food at our parties, I sure wish that I had this recipe for Loaded Baked Tater Tot Dip that I pinned from Averie Cooks!

I made this during the holidays to eat during all of the holiday bowl games and it disappeared in minutes! But with Tater Tots, hamburger, sour cream and cheese, that didn’t surprise me in the least. This is one yummy dip!

Super Bowl is coming up on February 2nd. Make your man proud and have this dip ready for the big party! It’s great with crackers or chips. Just make sure you get some for yourself before serving to others!

Loaded Baked Tater Tot Dip

Course Appetizer

Author MadeFromPinterest

Ingredients

3 cups tater tots about 45 whole tater tots, thawed and cut in half
1 cup cooked ground hamburger
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese I used Colby and Monterey Jack
2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning blend I used Lawry's Seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F
Spray a 9-inch pie dish or 2 quart casserole baking dish with cooking spray.
When tater tots are thawed, slice each one in half and put into a large mixing bowl. Then add the cooked hamburger meat, sour cream, 1 cup of the mixed cheese, seasoning blend, and the salt and pepper if desired. Mix to combine all ingredients.
Pour this mix into your prepared cooking dish and add the remaining 1 cup mixed cheese on top. Okay, I admit that maybe I added a little extra cheese to the top!
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. I checked on mine at 25 minutes it was golden brown and bubbly so I removed it then and it was fine. Cooking time may depend on your specific oven.
Eat with chips or crackers or even just by the spoonful!!

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Party Cheese Ribbon Slices

Sherri — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:58:43 +0000

About 7% of all Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle and my son is one of them! He was right up to the last minute, but it got done. Speaking of last minute, we barely managed to get his Court of Honor done before he left home on a mission for our church. Did you know that when a scout reaches the rank of Eagle the mother gets a pin? I just have to tell you, I really earned that thing. I worked hard to help him and so did his dad. It was definitely a family affair. Recently my brother-in-law heard how nervous I was about his board of review, because his Eagle project was not yet approved. If he had been turned down we would have had no time to do anything about it because he was turning 18 and it would be too late to do another project. He accused me of being one of “those” mothers. I am totally owning up to it. I am one of “those” mothers! One of “those” mothers that gets things done! One of “those” mothers that pushes her kids to accomplish things. One of “those” mothers who EARNED HER PIN! Have I told you that I am a Water Sports Merit Badge counselor among other things? My son gave me all the credit. But the truth is, he really did earn this honor. These pictures that my daughter snapped say it all. I always tell him he is my favorite son. It’s true, too. I have one son and one daughter. I get to have favorites. I am so very blessed. Cheesy, right?

Speaking of cheese, I wanted to share with you some interesting facts about cheese and crackers. When someone like me needs info, I Google it or search Wikipedia. What I found was that there is nothing really interesting about them. Crackers and cheese, while a tasty snack, are boring. UNTIL NOW! Cream cheese with pecans, dried cranberries and a dash of hot sauce layered between deli slices of cheddar is way better than a boring old cheese and cracker tray! These cheese and crackers are ready to have a good time. And they are purty! I loved that I could make them well in advance and cut and arrange them just before serving. This is a yin yang sort of recipe. There is the balance between crunchy and smooth, spicy and mild, salty and sweet. It hits all the right notes. I brought these to my son’s Eagle Court of Honor and they were popular even among the stellar yummy treats the three other moms whose boys were also being recognized had brought.

The next time I made these, I brought them to a dinner party. Usually I warn people to watch what they say about any food that might end up on our blog, because I just might quote them. But before being warned, one guest said he could stay and eat Party Cheese Ribbon Slices all day. He gave me permission to quote him. I could eat them all day long too. I love this combination of flavors. It looks so holidayish. These cheese slices just look like they should be at a party, right? These are so easy to make. After mixing the cream cheese, nuts, dried cranberries and hot sauce, I layered the cream cheese mixture using a cookie scoop. It was the perfect amount. Then I spread the mixture to the edges of the cheese squares and repeated layering 6 times. This yielded two stacks of cheese. After refrigerating for several hours I took them out and to keep it looking perfect, I trimmed off the raggedy looking edges, cut each stack in half and then into slices. Those edges are good for pre-party snacking. Of course if you don’t mind raggedy edges or don’t like pre-party snacking, you can skip this step. But I like a little nibble, and these cut off bits are the perfect excuse. Thanks to Buttercream and a Sewing Machine for introducing us to this rockin’ recipe.

Now just set them on a serving plate with crackers and you are ready to go.

Party Cheese Ribbon Slices

Author Adapted by MadeFromPinterest.net

Ingredients

1 8 ounce package of cream cheese softened
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 8 ounce packages deli-style cheddar cheese slices about 3 inches square
Assorted Crackers

Instructions

Mix cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, pecans and dried cranberries.
On a piece of aluminum foil place one slice of cheese and spread one cookie scoopful of cream cheese mixture to the edges of the cheese. Repeat layers six times.
Fold foil around cheese and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 8 hours of overnight. Trim edges, cut in half lengthwise and then widthwise into 1/4 inch slices.

Notes

Makes 4 dozen.

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