Baked in the South

I could have literally eaten the whole dish.  They call this "Crack Dip" because most people can't stop eating it:)  I took this to a Birthday Party and everyone loved it!  It is super easy to put together and only has a few ingredients Ingredients: 3/4 lb. cooked & drained ground sausage (I used Jimmy Dean, but hot italian sausage would be good) 1 block of cream cheese (softened) 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes & chilis) 1/2 can corn (drained) Mix the ground sausage with the cream cheese, rotel, corn and half a cup of cheddar cheese.  Top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until hot & bubbly.  Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with tortilla chips or fritos!

This is a holiday favorite!  Ingredients: 8 oz softened cream cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 1 T. grated onion 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 t. worcestershire sauce 1/2 t. mustard 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: Combine cream cheese, garlic and onion in a bowl.  Mix well and shape ito a 6-inch disk, 1 inch thick.  Place on a serving plate and chill in refrigerator Melt butter over meidum heat with brown sugar, worcestershire, mustard and pecans in a saucepan, until warm and blended.  Pour pecan mixture over cheese disk and return to refrigerator until 1 hour before serving.  Remove from refrigerator and let stand until room temperature is reached.  Serve with assorted breads, crackers, and fruit.  Recipe adapted from the Junior League Cookbook "My Mama Made That"

Fondue is one of my favorite foods.  I make it every so often for special occassions. Last night, the neighbors came over for wine & appetizers.  This recipe is super easy and always delish!  Ingredients: 1 bag of shredded cheddar cheese 6 ounces of good beer (ipa, lager, etc.) I used a winter ale 2 T. flour 1 T. worchestershire 2 tsp. hot sauce several cups of chopped bread, veggies, meats or fruits.  I served this with apples, pears, grapes, and crusty french bread.  You could add chopped broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mini hot dogs, mini sausages, etc.   I mean really, anything covered in fondue is bound to be good! Directions: Pour beer into medium sauce pan and bring to a bubble.  Add flour directly to the bag of cheese and shake to coat the cheese completely.  This is the trick to making really good fondue!  The flour helps to blend the cheese into the liquid, making for a nice smooth fondue.  Once the chee...

Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip We are lucky to live close to the Chesapeake Bay and there is always fresh lump crab meat in the grocery stores year round.  This dip recipe was passed along to me from a local seafood restaurant and over the years I have added several ingredients.  The Old Bay & the hot sauce are my secret ingredients, making this the best hot crab dip ever!  I make this every year for Christmas and it is always a hit! Ingredients: 1 pt. sour cream 1 lb. cream cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 lb. lump crab meat 1 T. mustard 1 T. worchestershire 1 T. mayo 1/2 T. old bay 2 t. texas pete hot sauce salt and pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In large bowl mix all ingredients except crab.  Fold in crab.  Spoon crab mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, top with additional cheddar cheese, bake 30-40 minutes until hot & bubbly.  Serve with pita chips, toast points or tortillas chips!  Best Crab Dip Ever!!...

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Ingredients: 10oz package of chopped frozen spinach, thawed 1 1/2 13oz cans of quartered artichokes drained 8oz cream cheese softened 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup real mayo 3/4 cup parmesan cheese red pepper flakes onion powder salt & pepper Directions:  In large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients with a whisk until blended.  Top with parmesan cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until hot, brown & bubbly Linking up with these Lovelies!    

That Tailgate Dip From the Junior League of Hampton Roads new cookbook "My Mama Made That"  This is one of my all time favorite cookbooks.  It has so many easy, weeknight family recipes!  And I love to wear my Jessie Steele Apron when I am cooking:)  It makes me feel like a housewife from the 60's It is the best dip and only consists of six ingredients!  I forgot to include the cheddar cheese in the photo, so don't forget to add it to your recipe! Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese softened 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese 1 stick of butter softened dash of cayenne pepper onion or garlic powder 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles 1 green onion chopped (*not part of original recipe, but I like to sprinkle these on top) salt & pepper Mix all ingredients well, top with chopped green onion & serve with pretzels, or tortilla chips! Linking up with these lovelies! The Gunny Sack The Girl Creative           All Star...

Cowboy Salsa This is seriously the best salsa on the planet.  It's vegan too! Ingredients: 1 small Yellow Onion chopped 1 small Green Pepper chopped 1 medium Tomato chopped 1 can black beans drained & rinsed 1 can yellow corn drained & rinsed 3 cloves garlic diced juice from one lime 3 T. fresh cilantro 1T. sugar 1T. olive oil dash of cayenne pepper salt & pepper Rinse & chop onion, pepper, & tomato. In large bowl, toss all ingredients well & serve with tortilla chips!