Texas Caviar

Parents December 2012

Ranch

Pineapple Black Bean Guacamole

BHAG May 2012

Kyle MacLachlan's Guacamole

2 Avocados peeled
1/2 tsp salt
juice of 1 lime
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
3 Tbsp minced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 Tb chopped cilantro

mash avocado, salt and half lime juice until mixture is chunky

Mix in tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro

Taste for seasoning and add lime juice or salt as needed

Got from People Magazine

Hot Kielbasa Dip

Want to try this!

8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
1 Tb mayonnaise
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
8 oz fully cooked kielbasa, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions, divided
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Assorted crackers or raw veggies

In a microwave safe bowl, heat cream cheese uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir in sour cream, milk, mayonnaise, and worcestershire sauce. Add kielbasa, 1/4 cup of onios and parmesan cheese; mix well

Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 - 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Serve with crackers or veggies. Store in refrigerator

Got from Taste of Home family collection cookbook

Cheddar-Bacon Dip

Want to try this!

8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
5 green onions, thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jar (16 oz) taco sauce
2 cups shreddee cheddar cheese
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

Tortilla or taco chips

Beat cream cheese and sour cream together. Spread in an ungreased 13 X 9 X 2 inch pan or on a 12 inch pie plate. Combine onions, tomatoes and green pepper, sprinkle over cream cheese layer. Pour taco sauce over the veggies. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Refrigerate. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon. Serve with tortilla or taco chips.

Got recipe from family collection cookbook from taste of home

Hot Pizza Dip

Super Good!

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
tortilla chips or breadsticks

combine cream cheese, italian seasoning and garlic powder. Spread on the bottom of a greased 9 inch pie plate

combine cheese, sprinkle half over the cream cheese layter. Top with pizza sauce, peppers, and pepperoni.

Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve warm. Yield 3 1/2 cups.

Great one to make ahead and bake when needed.

got recipe from Taste of Home Family Collection Cookbook

Sausage Cheese Dip

2 pkgs regular pork sausage
2 cans (10 oz) rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
32 oz (2 lbs)processed cheese spread, cut up
1/4 cup salsa
tortilla chips

Cook sausage
Add tomatoes and chilies, cover and cook 2 minutes
Stir in cheese and salsa
Cook until melted