Apple Dip

Delicious apple dip, it is so good I could eat it as a dessert, no apples needed. :) It is very rich though. I think I got this from a Taste of Home magazine years ago.

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C creamy peanut butter
1/3 C packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 C miniature marshmallows
1 jar (11 3/4 oz) hot fudge ice cream topping
2 each red & green apples

In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar & vanilla; stir in marshmallows. Spoon half into a 3 cup bowl, spread with half of the hot fudge topping. Repeat layers. Toss the apples with lemon juice or fruit fresh. Serve immediately with dip.

Appetizer Stuffed Peppers

My sister brought these when I had my family for supper & they are delicious. I made them when we had some friends over & they loved them too.

8 oz. cream cheese,softened
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 C cooked bacon (I used real bacon bits)
16 banana peppers (or hot peppers), cut in half & seeded
1-2 C Italian bread crumbs

Mix first 3 ingredients, then stir in bacon. Spread mixture on each pepper half. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes.
Yummy!

Taco Dip

I've had many different taco dips throughout the years but this is one of my favorites! The recipe came from one of my hubby's coworkers.

1 lb. velveeta cheese
1 lb. ground beef, fried in onion & salt-drain
1 jar salsa
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 can refried beans
1 pkg. taco seasoning

Stir ingredients together and simmer in crockpot for 3-4 hours on low. Serve with tortilla chips.

Fresh Salsa

I've had this recipe for so long, I don't remember where I got it. But it is so delicious made with fresh veggies from the garden. It's not a real spicy salsa like canned salsa can be but it is still full of flavor.

3 lg. tomatoes- diced
1 can chopped green chilies (sometimes I substitute fresh jalapeno peppers)
1/2 C chopped onion
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp pepper
2 T lemon juice

Mix well and refrigerate several hours before serving.

Peanut Butter Apple Dip

I think I got this recipe out of a Taste of Home magazine several years ago. It is soooo good but then again I like anything that has peanut butter & chocolate together. :) It is quite rich so this amount goes far.

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 C creamy peanut butter
1/3 C packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 C miniature marshmallows
1 jar (11 3/4 oz.) hot fudge ice cream topping
2 each red and green apples (I use more apples)

In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla; stir in marshmallows. Spoon half into a 3 cup bowl; spread with half of the hot fudge topping. Repeat layers. Toss apples with lemon juice or fruit fresh. Serve immediately with dip.