Beer Cheese Dip

Perfect for a Holiday Party!! My mom gave me this recipe from her friend Karen...enjoy!!

~2 8 oz pkg. cream cheese softened

~1 envelope Dry Ranch dressing (Hidden Valley)

~1 can beer

~1 med. onion chopped really fine (more if you'd like)

~2-3 C. fancy finely shredded cheese

I use a mixer: Whip cream cheese until smooth, add onion, dry dressing, mix again. Add 1/2 can beer until consistency you'd like. Can add add'l beer if needed. Drink the remainder! lol Fold in shredded cheese until all mixed. Add more cheese to taste. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Serve with pretzel crackers, or any kind of cracker, or serve in hollowed out bread and serve with bread from inside as well as crackers. Yummy!!

buffalo chicken 'crack' dip

I stole this fabulous recipe from shelly, loves to nom. Chad and I had it at a party & I immediately knew I had to make this very soon...it is SOOOO good!! I could of had this for dinner at my mom's party alone ;)

ingredients:
~16 oz . cream cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat)
~1 1/2 c. Frank's buffalo sauce
~1 c. Ranch dressing (I used Hidden Valley light)
~4 c. cooked, shredded chicken (I used 4 thin sliced, and baked them for 40 minutes on 350 degrees in oven; then shredded with fork before placing in crock pot)
~1 c. shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese (I used colby & taco cheese)

Place all ingredients in a crock pot after baking & shredding chicken. Put on low for approx. 1 hour. I wish I would of had a smaller crock pot but it still worked out great! I ended up transferring all the dip to a serving platter...it does taste better kept warm though ;)

I also heard people boil the chicken breasts first & shred instead of baking.

CHICKEN FAJITAS & MEXICAN DIP

My sister was staying over on Friday night, and she requested my Chicken Fajitas for dinner! They are honestly super simple, but everyone loves them! I also made the fabulous cheese dip, that originated at family parties...it is the same recipe foodislove has on her blog, but I started using fat free cream cheese, 98% fat free Turkey chili & 2% taco cheese! So now I dont feel so guilty making it all the time ;)

Ingredients:

~1lb chicken breasts (I used Tyson thin chicken breasts)

~2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

~2 garlic cloves, minced

~1 med onion

~1 green & red bell pepper

~2 tbsp. Teriyaki sauce (I use low sodium)

~shredded taco cheese (I use 2% milk taco cheese)

~sour cream (I use light)

~salsa

~tortillas or taco shells (I use Mission low carb, or wheat tortillas)

Cut chicken into strips. Heat a frying pan with the evoo & minced garlic over med. heat; saute garlic for approx 15 seconds, add chicken & cook each side thru for approx 4 minutes on each side until browned.

Meanwhile, cut the onion & peppers; and place in another large frying pan in evoo. Add teryaki sauce to taste. Saute the veggies on medium heat until onions are clear. When chicken is done, add the chicken & left over garlic & oil to the veggies. Let cook for another few minutes. Serve with warm tortillas & toppings! Yummmy!

The Dip:

~1 8oz. package of cream cheese softened (I used fat free)

~1 can of Hormel Chili (I used the 98% fat free Turkey Chili w/o beans)

~1 cup of shredded taco cheese (I used Kraft 2% milk taco cheese)

~tortilla chips (We like the Tostito's Wheat Multi-grain tortilla chips) highly recommend!!

Spread the cream cheese on the bottom of a microwave safe dish (glass pie plate); spread the chili over the top, & cook in microwave until bubbling (approx 2 1/2 minutes). Add shredded cheese & place in microwave until cheese is melted.

Serve hot with tortilla chips, Enjoy!!

CHEESE & CRACKER SPREAD

This is a fabulous recipe for a party! I am sure you will love it just as much as we do!! You can also make it into a Cheese Ball if you wish ;)

Ingredients:
~1 5oz. jar of Kraft Old English Cheese Spread
~1 spoonful of Kraft Roka Blue Cheese Spread
~1 8oz. pkg. of Cream Cheese (I use 1/3 less fat or fat free)
~Green onion or small chopped pieces of Ham (I use green onion)
~1-2 cups of your favorite shredded cheese if your going to make into a cheese ball
~1 box of your favorite crackers (We like Wheat Thins Toasted Chips: Veggie Flavor)

Mix together the cheeses & cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Then add your garnish to the bowl, and stir slowly with large spoon until blended well. Refrigerate cheese in bowl for 4-6 hours, or overnight. You can then take a piece of wax paper &
roll cheese mixture into a ball; then roll the ball over shredded cheese of your choice (Cheddar or Colby Jack, etc.)

Put on platter & serve with your favorite crackers!

Enjoy;)