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White Pizza Dip Recipe-Perfect for the Big Game

cindy — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:00:58 +0000

So, the Big Game is just a few weeks away, at the time this post is being written. I always like to add something new each year to my Super Bowl Party spread. Back on New Year’s Day I made this White Pizza Dip to enjoy while we were watching the college bowl games. It is very easy to make and everyone enjoyed it. I served this with sliced French bread but Jordan actually liked it with crackers better.

White Pizza Dip Recipe

This easy, warm white pizza dip is perfect for snacking on while watching the big game.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings 8 -12 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

16 oz sour cream
8 oz ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
1/4 cup chopped pepperoni plus some whole for garnish
1 loaf of French Bread sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
In a medium bowl, combine the soup mix, sour cream, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella and chopped pepperoni.
Pour mixture into a shallow 1 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Top with whole pepperoni.
Bake uncovered 30 minutes.
Serve with bread...or crackers

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Other Game Day Recipes You May Enjoy:

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cajun Buffalo Wings

Cheesy Pizza Dip

Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip

Grape Jelly Meatballs

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Doritos Dip

cindy — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:00:06 +0000

Recently we celebrated my brother-in-law’s 50th birthday. Mike is the hardest guy to surprise. Each Christmas morning, he guesses his gifts before he opens them, no matter how they are concealed. My sister bravely decided to throw Mike a surprise party the weekend before his birthday in an attempt to actually pull one over on him.

The party was held at his best friend’s house and they were getting him there under the guise of having dinner before watching the Bucs pre-season football game. The party guests parked at the subdivision clubhouse and were shuttled to the party location. All of the guests, except 1 were gathered in the front room when Mike arrived. Surprise! We had done it! Mike was totally caught off guard, and Wendy cried tears of joy. Mike greeted everyone in the room individually and then the party moved back into the kitchen/den area of the home. Mike was hugging a guest when his daughter, who had come home from college for the party, hopped up from behind the breakfast bar and said, “Hey, I should get a hug too!” There were more hugs…and tears and everyone enjoyed the party.

My sister asked me to bring an appetizer to the party and much to her dismay, I insisted on bringing something new I located this recipe for Doritos Dip and I thought…who needs a dip for Doritos? Doritos are great on their own. Still, I was sucked in and I had to try it. The ingredients were basic and the recipe was simple…mix the ingredients together and chill. So I did.

Doritos Dip

Who knew a dip could make Doritos taste even better?

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese softened
8 oz sour cream
4 oz can of chopped green chiles
1/3 cup bacon bits
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together.
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours so the flavors can meld together.
If desired, top with additional bacon bits.
Serve with original Doritos.

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The dip and Doritos were the only foods open during the time we were waiting for the call that Mike was on his way. Before Mike arrived about half of the dip had already been eaten and several people had asked for the recipe. I did try the dip with Tostitos as well but it didn’t cut it. This dip is made for Doritos!

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Southwest Dip Recipe

cindy — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:00:36 +0000

This year’s July 4th celebration was the smallest we have had in a while. We went to my mom and dad’s house to celebrate with them. Aaron & Summer went to a picnic at Summer’s dad’s house and Jordan spent the day on a lake in Minnesota. My parents invited a long-time friend over who is a recent widow. We grilled burgers, swam in the pool and played cards. Since the holiday was on a Saturday we headed home around 6:30pm. Ron and I were both scheduled to serve at church Sunday morning, him running sound and me singing, so we opted to watch our fireworks on television.

For our annual celebration, I was asked to bring munchies. Dad asked for onion dip and chips, so I made that but I wanted something new. That is where this Southwest Dip came from. Mom and I quickly became addicted to this dip. This recipe makes a lot of dip and since we had a small gathering, we had lots of leftovers. I was glad for the leftovers because I ate this dip for lunch a few times the week after the fourth!

Southwest Dip

This dip is great for picnics or parties. We eat it with crackers or tortilla chips, whichever suits you best.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Author Cindy

Ingredients

12 oz frozen loose corn thawed
10 oz can of Rotel drained
2 cups shredded Mexican or Nacho blend cheese
1 1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients together cover and chill until serving.
Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Make a day ahead of serving to really allow the flavors to meld together.
Keep chilled

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I served the dip in a 2 part bowl set. You put ice in the bottom so that the dip remains cool while it is being served. This is especially important for picnics and pool parties because this is a mayonnaise based recipe.

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Bacon Cheddar Dip

cindy — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:00:47 +0000

Today I am bringing you another dip that we enjoyed at our New Year’s Day Finger Food Feeding Frenzy. This dip will be a great addition to your Super Bowl party or a summer picnic. It is light and delicious and will fit well into any type of party or picnic. Everyone likes it because it has BACON!

This dip is best when it has been sitting in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours after making. This allows the flavors to really meld together before serving. I chose to serve this dip with tortilla chips but it is also good with corn chips, crackers or even on celery.

Bacon Cheddar Dip

Make this dip a day before your party for an easy appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1 5

Total Time 1 5

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

3 oz precooked bacon pieces the kind in the bag
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 oz sour cream
1 packet Ranch dressing mix

Instructions

Mix ingredients together
Cover
Refrigerate at least 24 hours
Serve with chips, crackers or veggies

Is that easy enough for you? It is so easy the kids can make it while you work on something more complicated.

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Slow Cooker Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip

cindy — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:47:59 +0000

I am a picky eater but I do try new foods, especially when I am out with friends. One night during Type-A Con 2011 a group of us went to the Mellow Mushroom in Asheville for dinner. Someone in our group ordered the artichoke spinach dip. I don’t like artichokes or spinach but this cheesy concoction was calling my name so I tried it. HEAVEN! I was instantly addicted.

While trolling Pinterest for recipes I came across my friend Robyn’s pin for Slow Cooker Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip. I immediately pinned it to my “Recipes I want to Try” board. Last weekend we had a church picnic and I like to try out new recipes on my unsuspecting church family, so one of the recipes I made was the Slow Cooker Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip. It was a HUGE hit, people said it was better than the dip at Chili’s and better than the dip they buy at Sam’s! Lots of people wanted the recipe so, here it is.

Slow Cooker Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip

This creamy appetizer has been a hit every time I make it.

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

1 9oz box of Green Giant Frozen Spinach-thawed and squeezed to drain
1 14oz can quartered artichoke hearts-drained and chopped
1/2 cup refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
sliced bread or crackers

Instructions

Mix all ingredients except bread/crackers together in a 1 or 1.5 quart slow cooker
Cover-cook on low setting for 2-4 hours
Serve with bread or crackers

This recipe was easy to make. I prepped it in about 15 minutes, brought it to church and plugged it in. I let it cook for about 3.5 hours and it was perfect for the picnic. This is an easy appetizer for your upcoming holiday parties. Please feel free to add it to your favorite Pinterest board and let me know when you try it. I’ll be adding it to my “MomMaven’s Family Favorites “!

**Since posting this recipe is has become one of the top “Easy Recipes” on my site for 2012 and 2013!

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Easy Recipes: Ultimate Party Meatballs

cindy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:36:58 +0000

Last week I received a box in the mail with a recipe card, a can of Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce and a jar of Heinz Chili Sauce. The only ingredient missing to make the recipe was a 2lb bag of appetizer size meatballs so I picked some up at the grocery store and took everything to my mom’s house over the Thanksgiving weekend.

We decided to have a lunch of snacks and appetizers on Saturday afternoon while we watched the college football games. Before we left for the mall that morning, It is one of my very easy recipes. I just popped the 3 ingredients in my slow cooker on high, stirred well and then placed the cover on the cooker. When we arrived home 4 hours later, I stirred the meatballs again and they were ready to serve.

The meatballs were a huge hit. Some of the words my family members used were delicious, tangy, yummy and good. With 10 of us eating I only snagged 1 meatball and it was very yummy. You can get your own copy of this and other delicious and easy recipes as well as tips for entertaining at UltimatePartyMeatballs.com.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Heinz and Ocean Spray and received the ingredients necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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