Dips

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Nana's Corn Dip

Creamy, cheesy corn dip with a little kick. My mother made this a lot for us growing up to bring to our relative's homes for parties. This is a great dip to have while outside in the pool or grilling outdoors. Green chiles and chopped jalapenos can be added to give it more spice. Tastes great with Fritos or Tostitos corn chips for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Drained Fiesta-Corn
  • 5 Chopped Green Onions
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 small can Green Chiles (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Finely Diced Jalapeno Peppers (optional)
Rating: 5 stars
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Instructions

  1. Mix together and refrigerate until serving. Green chiles and jalapenos can be added to give it a little more spiciness!

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Neiman Marcus Dip

Million dollar dip because the taste is worth a million bucks! Simple and easy but sure to please any crowd you are serving. Pairs nicely with buttery Ritz crackers.

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese 
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon
  • 1 cup Green Onions
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Mix together ingredients and refrigerate until serving.

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Boudin Dip

Want to serve a different party dip that will stand out above the typical salsa, hummus, and spinach artichoke? How about one that’s also easy to make, cheesy, creamy, and chock full of Cajun flavor? This easy boudin dip recipe could just be your gameday ticket.

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb Boudin
  • 1 (16oz) Sour Cream
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 1 (8oz) Mayonnaise
  • 1 Jalapeno cut up and/or juice (optional)
  • Creole Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Take all boudin out of the casings. Mix boudin, sour cream, mayo, jalapeno, seasoning and 1 cup of cheese in a bowl.
  2. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
  3. Place mixture in dish and top with the rest of the cheese.
  4. Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with chips and crackers.

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Louisiana Hot Crab Dip

In Louisiana, almost anything gives us an excuse to throw a party. And with a crowd to feed, dips are an easy, delicious treat for hungry guests. If you like hot crab dip, then you'll love this version. It is definitely kicked up a notch from the older recipes that have been around for a while. Great with your favorite cracker or chips. Standard Creole seasonings like Old Bay and green onions highlight the crabmeat in this dish. 

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, free of shells
  • 1 (8 oz) package Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Grated Swiss Cheese
  • 3 tbsp minced Green Onions (white and green parts)
  • 2 large Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients in a casserole dish and gently stir thoroughly until mixed.
  3. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  5. Serve hot, with hot sauce on the side for those who like it spicy. 

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Nana's Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Corn and Black Bean Salsa takes your typical salsa-and-chips appetizer to the next level. Instead of a sad, watery tomato-based salsa, this recipe is made with black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, all tossed together with zesty lime juice. Perfect for picnics, backyard barbecues, or even school lunches!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 large bag Frozen Corn
  • 2 Tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 Cucumber chopped
  • 1 Avocado chopped
  • 1/2 Red Onion chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/3 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 4 Limes, fresh
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil or Canola Oil
  • Salt to Taste
  • Pepper to Taste
  • Chili Pepper to Taste
  • 1 Jalapeno chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix all together.
  2. Flavor improves overnight.
  3. Serve with Tortilla Chips.

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Nana's Artichoke Dip

Artichoke Dip is irresistibly creamy and every bite is loaded with artichokes. This hot, cheesy dip will be a hit at your next party! This one is excellent served with vegetables and crackers, or as a topping for baked potatoes or roast chicken. Try it!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 (8 oz) Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 (14 oz) Artichoke Hearts, not marinated

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Mash artichoke hearts in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add remaining ingredients
  4. Transfer to an oven proof baking dish and bake for 20 minutes
  5. Serve with Pita Chips, Tortilla Chips, or Crackers

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Hot Cheese Dip

This seriously easy hot cheese dip recipe is the ultimate cheesy, gooey comfort food, made with tasty strong cheddar. Dip vegetable crudités, tortillas and other crisps, or chunky chips! Add extra liquid to make a pasta sauce!

 

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Natural Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 large Onion grated
  • 1 can Jalapeno Peppers, using 6-10 peppers
  • 1 pt. Miracle Whip

Instructions

  1. Grate cheese and mix with grated onion.
  2. Stir in chopped jalapenos and miracle whip.
  3. Heat over medium heat, constantly stirring until incorporated.
  4. Serve with choice of chips or crackers.

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Aunt Carol Ann's Layered Party Dip

My will power is seriously tested when I’m around this layer dip. It’s one of those quick and easy appetizers that when I bring to a party, it’s always the first thing gone. Everyone LOVES it! And it couldn’t be easier! There are plenty of variations to this layer dip out there, but this is by far my favorite. It’s simple, to the point and mega delicious.

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 can Refried Beans
  • 1 env. Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Taco Sauce to taste
  • Ripe Olives, sliced
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 can Chopped Green Chiles
  • 2 small Ripe Avocados seeded and peeled
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tomato chopped
  • Lettuce

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix beans, chilies, and seasoning mix.
  2. Spread mixture directly on a serving platter.
  3. Blend mashed avocados with lemon juice and taco sauce until smooth.
  4. Spread avocado mix on top of bean mixture.
  5. Top with sour cream, cheese, olives, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
  6. Chopped purple onions can be added on top, as well as any other toppings to your liking.
  7. Serve with Tortilla Chips.

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Nana's Seafood Dip

This Seafood Dip incorporates crab, shrimp, and delicious seasonings for those seafood lovers in my family, it’s the perfect seafood dip for parties and gatherings. When it comes to having friends over for drinks, I always want to show the best in southern hospitality. And that means serving good food!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Crabmeat
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 can Cream of Celery Soup
  • 1/4 lb Butter
  • 5 green Onions
  • 5 Sprigs Parsley
  • Paprika
  • 1/4 Bell Pepper
  • 1 box Crab Boil
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Orange
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop green onions, parsley, and bell pepper extremely fine.
  2. Melt butter in small pan and when completely melted, sauté green onions, parsley, and bell pepper.
  3. In a separate container, boil shrimp 10 minutes with crab boil, 2 tbsp of Salt, 1 tbsp pepper, 1 chopped onion, 1 quartered and peeled orange and lemon, and 5 pods of chopped garlic.
  4. Remove shrimp from water and boil crabmeat in the same water for 5 minutes. 
  5. Remove crabmeat, peel shrimp, and chop both crabmeat and shrimp finely.
  6. Add to the wilted vegetables, the two cans of undiluted soup and bring to almost a boil, stirring frequently.
  7. Add the crabmeat and shrimp to the soup mixture.
  8. Cook for about 15 minutes.

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Corn Cheese Dip

Creamy, crunchy, sweet, savory, sometimes you really can have it all. At least when it comes to this corn dip recipe made with sour cream and jalapeños, that is. Sweet corn, jalapeños, and Cheddar are coated in a zesty, creamy sauce, making for one dangerously delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer.  Make it ahead and serve it cold, or serve it right away at room temperature, it's perfect alongside Fritos, tortilla chips, or even fresh veggies for scooping!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Salad Dressing or Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Salsa
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3 cup Cheddar Cheese (12 oz)
  • 1 (12 oz) can Whole Kernel Corn rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeno seeded and chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Serve with corn chips.
  3. Makes 4 cups.

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Green Goddess Dip

When recipes are this simple to prepare, there is no reason to buy store bought! The flavor of the Green Goddess Dip is so vibrant – delicious fresh herbs, creams and nothing artificial like you might find if you were to purchase a dip.

 

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2/3 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Terragon Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onions

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together and serve as a dip for vegetables.
  2. Cucumbers, squash, turnips, tomatoes, carrots, celery, broccoli, or cauliflower

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Spicy Corn Dip

This sassy Southern-style recipe has been a people pleaser for years and doubles as a side dish AND a dip. Get ready to rock those parties and potlucks and be sure to have the recipe handy – people will totally harass you for it!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 yellow Onion chopped
  • 5 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 3 cups Corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 cup Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Scallions chopped
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle in Adobe Puree
  • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat
  3. Add butter and saute the onions, garlic, red bell pepper, and corn until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese until combined.
  5. Mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl with the veggies and cream cheese mixture
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly
  7. Pour the dip into an oven safe baking dish 
  8. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling
  9. Serve hot out of the oven with chips or chopped veggies

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Baked and bubbly, creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect party appetizer. It's stellar hot out of the oven, but just as tasty at room temperature! Serve it with toast points, tortilla chips, or crackers and watch the crowd go wild!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Cream Spinach
  • 2 cans Artichoke Hearts not marinated
  • 1 stick of Butter
  • 2 medium Onions
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cup Half and Half
  • 1 lb Velveeta
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 sliced Jalapeno Peppers
  • Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Saute onions and garlic in butter.
  2. Add artichoke hearts.
  3. Cook until they begin to break apart, add flour and stir.
  4. Add spinach and allow to thaw.
  5. Add half and half.
  6. Add Velveeta cheese and pepper
  7. Cook until it thickens about 20 minutes.
  8. Bake in oven at 350F until top starts to brown slightly.

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Aunt Bea's Shrimp Dip

A quick and easy retro party classic. This recipe is one of the easiest and best appetizers you’ll ever make. And you can prepare it ahead of time, leaving it to rest its merry little self in the refrigerator until your guests arrive. It’s thick and creamy, and full of clean shrimp flavor.

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • Small package of Cream of Onion Dip Mix
  • Seasoned Boiled Shrimp

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese with dry onion dip mix until smooth. 
  2. Add the shrimp, chopped or whole if the shrimp are small.

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Shrimp Dip

This appetizer can be used as a dip for crackers, chips, or even as a scrumptious filling for those fancy shrimp puffs. There are a lot of good options of what to use this “dip” for with this one simple recipe.

 

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans Tiny Canned Shrimp drained
  • 2 packs Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 16 oz Sour Cream

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mash cans of shrimp.
  2. Add in Ranch Dressing Mix and sour cream.
  3. Mix until well combined.

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1974 Garlic Dip

This easy garlic dipping sauce recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients that's lasted decades. It has a creamy, rich garlic flavor that is irresistible! It’s a versatile recipe that can be served with many different appetizers like meat, fish, French fries, vegetables, and even pita bread!

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz) Cream Cheese
  • 7-8 Garlic Cloves put through a garlic press
  • Red Pepper for color and taste
  • Table Cream enough to soften dip

Instructions

  1. Put ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined.

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Crawfish Crab Dip

In Louisiana, almost anything gives us an excuse to throw a party. And with a crowd to feed, dips are an easy, delicious treat for hungry guests. With its rich flavors and irresistible creaminess, this is one dip you are guaranteed to love. 

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Crawfish
  • 1 lb Claw Crabmeat
  • 2 sticks Butter
  • 2 (8 oz) Cream Cheese
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • Tony's Seasoning
  • Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in pot and sauté onion.
  2. Melt cream cheese with the butter and onions.
  3. Add crawfish.
  4. Cook or simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add crab meat and seasoning.
  6. Let simmer until crawfish are done and tender.
  7. Do not boil or stir too much or crab meat will fall apart.

Pop's Street Salsa

Most of the time when my Dad is asking what I want for my birthday or holiday gifts, I ask for food! I come from a line of multiple great cooks and one of my Dad's specialties is his homemade salsa. This is a fresh and vibrant salsa that you will go back to time and time again. Use it for a dip, a topping, or as an ingredient to any dish and be sure to make plenty!

Rating: 5 stars
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Ingredients

  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Tomato
  • 3 Jalapenos (mostly seeded)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 can of Diced Roasted Tomatoes (Salsa Tomatoes or Rotel Tomatoes can be used instead)
  • 1 can Tomato Paste
  • 1/8 cup High Grade Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Juice of 2 Limes

Instructions

  1. Place first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Add tomato paste, Balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and lime juice.
  3. Mix well together.
  4. Mixture can be put in a food processor to chop vegetables more finely if you prefer a different consistency.
  5. Store in a sealed bowl in refrigerator or can be put in mason jars, boiled to seal, and stored on a shelf. 

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Cheesy Andouille Dip

It’s almost cheating to pair crispy andouille sausage with a cheesy, creamy dish, but this easy dip comes together in a flash! Just be sure to grate the cheeses yourself for the best flavor and texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, quartered lengthwise and cut into ½-inch pieces, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise*
  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles, drained
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning*
  • Corn chips and potato chips, to serve
  • Garnish: sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. Reserve ½ cup sliced andouille.
  2. In an 8-inch cast-iron skillet, cook remaining andouille, in batches if necessary, over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove andouille using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean, and let cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add ¾ cup Cheddar, ¾ cup mozzarella, tomatoes with chiles, green onion, and Creole seasoning. Stir until well combined, and fold in cooked andouille just until combined. Spray an 8-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Transfer mixture to prepared skillet. Top with remaining ¼ cup Cheddar, ¼ cup mozzarella, and reserved ½ cup andouille.
  5. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, blot oil with a paper towel, if desired. Serve with chips. Garnish with green onion, if desired.

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Uncle Allen's BBQ Sauce

This is some of the tastiest Southern BBQ sauce I have ever had. My great uncle had a knack for all sorts of things from raising emus, to setting up in town and selling his beef jerky, all the way to making his own BBQ sauce! You're missing out if you don't try it!

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Margarine
  • 1 qt. Ketchup
  • 1 qt. Salad Dressing
  • 1 1/2 cup Vinegar
  • 4 oz. Mustard
  • 1/4 bottle Hot Sauce
  • 3 oz. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 lb. Onion, chopped in food processor

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions in margarine until wilted.
  2. Add remaining ingredients.
  3. Cook slowly until blended (a few hours).
  4. Keep in refrigerator.
  5. Makes 1 gallon of sauce.

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Apple Butter

Apple butter is one of the most fabulous food gifts to make and share during the autumn season. It has a fresh apple flavor, with deeply spicy undertones, and an ultra-silky texture. Plus, it's surprisingly simple to make and lasts several weeks in the fridge, or even longer if you can it. From quick breakfasts to apple desserts, you'll find dozens of ways to enjoy this cozy spiced spread.

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Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 lbs. apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)

Instructions

  1. Place the apples in a slow cooker (or Dutch oven). Pour in sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla. Mix well.
  2. Cook in slow cooker on low for about 10 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture has thickened and dark brown.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.
  4. Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.

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Bloody Mary Dip

Can’t get enough of your favorite cocktail? Turn it into a snack with this zesty Bloody Mary dip. This party appetizer starts with a tangy blend of cream cheese and tomato paste, has a dollop of mayonnaise for extra creaminess, and a kick from crispy seasoned bacon. The classic Bloody Mary flavors are all there with a touch of celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice. For an adult spin, add a splash of vodka (it adds a nice tanginess).

 

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 2 tsp Blackened Blood Mary Mix (Dan-O-Mary's) or Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 1 (8oz.) pkg cream cheese, cubed and room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vodka (optional)
  • 2 pimento-stuffed green cocktail olives, quartered lengthwise and stuffing chopped
  • Assorted pickled vegetables, crudités, crackers, and chips for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, arrange the bacon slices and sprinkle each with the seasoning of your choice.
  2. Cook over medium heat, flipping as needed, until crisp, 5-6 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain, then finely chop and set aside.
  4. In a food processor, process the cream cheese, mayonnaise, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and celery salt until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Add the lemon zest and juice, hot sauce and vodka. and pulse until just combined.
  6. Transfer the dip to a shallow serving bowl and gently fold in the bacon. 
  7. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  8. Top with the olives and pimento stuffing and serve with your favorite pickled vegetables, crackers, and chips.

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