Four Easy Appetizer Recipes

Hot Pizza Dip

8 oz. pkg. Cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

8 oz. (jar or can) of pizza sauce

¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped green pepper

Breadsticks

2 tablespoons green onion

          Combine cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Mix well and spread in bottom of 2 cup dish. Combine cheeses and sprinkle half over cream cheese. Spread pizza sauce over and top with remaining cheeses, pepper, and onion. Bake 15-18 minutes at 350° or microwave on high for 4-5 minutes. Dip with breadsticks.

7 Layer Dip

1 can refried beans

Tomatoes (diced)

1 small tub sour cream

1 jar salsa

1 tub avocado dip

1 small can of black olives

Shredded cheese

          In large cake pan, spread refried beans. Place sour cream on top then the avocado dip, ½ jar salsa. Cover with cheese then black olives and tomatoes.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

10 oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

6 oz. jar of marinated artichoke hearts

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Cheddar cheese

1/3 cup sour cream

1/3 cup sliced green onions

½ cup mayonnaise

6 slices bacon, crumbled

          Drain and chop artichoke hearts. Combine with well drained spinach. Stir together all ingredients and spread into a 9” x 9” baking dish. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and hot. May be served with bagel chips, snack crackers, tortilla chips, or whatever you wish.

 Nachos

½ lb. ground beef, browned and drained

1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed

30 oz. can Bush’s Hot Chili Beans

1 cup medium Salsa

          Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Heat on low until melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips or corn chips.