Hot Crab Dip

I usually take this dip to my extended family Christmas dinner & it gets all in a jiffy.

1/2 C milk
1/3 C salsa
3 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, cubed
2 (8 oz) pkgs. imitation crabmeat, flaked

Combine milk & salsa. Transfer to a greased slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese and crab. Cover & cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 min. Serve with assorted crackers.

Creamy Taco Dip

I've had this recipe for so long I don't even remember where I got it. It is always a hit when I make it for parties.

2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
1 C sour cream
1 jar (8 oz) salsa or taco sauce
2 tsp cumin
1 can refried beans
1 C shredded lettuce
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, diced

Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in salsa & cumin, set aside. Spread refried beans over the bottom of serving platter I use 8x10 casserole dish. Spread cream cheese mixture over beans, leaving 1 inch uncovered around edges. Top with layers of lettuce, cheese & tomato. Serve with tortilla chips.

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.