Tomatillo salsa or Salsa Verde is a green salsa made with fresh tomatillos. It is a tangy sauce that can be used as a dip for chips, a taco topping or a sauce for fish or chicken. This is my favorite tomatillo salsa recipe. It’s so simple! Here’s how to make tomatillo salsa.
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What tools do you need to make tomatillo salsa?
A food processor, A mini processor will work for this recipe.
A saucepan
A chef’s knife
cutting board
Tomatillo Salsa Ingredients:
1/2 pound tomatillos
1-2 jalapeños
1/2 onion, quartered
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Tomatillo Salsa Instructions:
First remove the husks from the tomatillos, it is easier to remove them if you soak them in water first.
Soak the TomatillosHusks Removed
Remove the stems and seeds from the Jalapeños. Peel and quarter the onion. Rinse the cilantro and remove the stems.
Place the whole tomatillos, jalapeños, and onions in a saucepan. Cover with water and boil for 5 minutes.
Drain off the water and transfer the vegetables to the food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
You can find them at most grocery stores, farmer’s markets, or you can grow your own. They can even grow in a pot! Fresh tomatillos are firm with tight fitting husks.
Deviled eggs are an easy and inexpensive appetizer. They are a great addition to parties and potlucks any time of year. They can be decorated for all occasions. Try mixing up the filling and garnishes to keep all of your guests happy. Here are some suggestions:
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Hard boil the eggs, I recommend using this easy peel technique. Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place the yolks in the mini food processor along with the mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend well. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with paprika.
Dilly Bird Deviled Eggs Recipe
Dilly Bird Deviled eggs are a cute appetizer that adds fun to many occasions. Perfect for backyard BBQs, Potlucks, Baby Showers, classroom parties, and more.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled egg recipe without paprika garnish
Fresh Dill
Orange pepper triangles
black or kalamata olive slices
Directions:
Prepare classic Deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Garnish instead with Fresh Dill “feather”, Olive “eyes”, and an orange pepper “beak”.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe
These smoked salmon deviled eggs are a nice delicacy for many occasions. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, office parties, Fridays during Lent, and more.
Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place the yolks in the mini food processor along with the mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon capers and 1 teaspoon of fresh dill. Blend until smooth. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with capers, smoked salmon and fresh dill.
Parisian Deviled Eggs Recipe
Parisian deviled eggs are like mini charcuterie boards. They are a great addition to any event you would bring a charcuterie board to.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled Egg Recipe minus the paprika
Cornichon pickles
ham for garnish
salami for garnish
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled eggs with the addition of 1 cornichon pickle in the yolk mixture. Blend until smooth. Omit the paprika garnish. Garnish instead with a slice of cornichon pickle, ham and salami.
Polish Deviled Egg Recipe
These Polish deviled eggs are an excellent addition to sporting events, office parties, and backyard BBQs.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled eggs recipe
1 Tablespoon of fresh grated horseradish
Smoked polish Kielbasa
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled eggs recipe with the addition of 1 tablespoon of fresh grated horseradish in the yolk mixture. Alternatively you can use 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish instead of one of the tablespoons of mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and a slice of smoked kielbasa.
Buffalo Deviled Egg Recipe
Buffalo deviled eggs are perfect for a Super Bowl party, potluck or backyard BBQ.
Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place the yolks in the mini food processor along with the cream cheese, blue cheese dressing, and hot sauce. Blend well. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with celery and green onion.
Bunny Deviled Eggs Recipe
These adorable bunny hard boiled eggs are perfect for an Easter celebration.
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled egg recipe minus the paprika
Carrots cut into little triangles
red pepper cut into little squares
peppercorns
green onion ends or chives
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with carrot “ears”, peppercorn “eyes”, red pepper “nose”, and green onion or chive “whiskers”.
Yoda Deviled Eggs Recipe
Yoda deviled eggs are great for any Star Wars themed party.
Cool and peel the eggs. Slice the eggs in half with the non-serrated knife. It helps if you wipe the blade clean in between each egg. Remove the yolks and place 3 of the 6 yolks in the mini food processor along with the avocado half, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend well. Remove the mixture from the food processor and place it into the piping bag. Cut off the tip of the bag and squeeze the mixture into the egg white halves. Garnish with peppercorn “eyes” and celery “ears”.
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Mummy Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe minus the paprika
Pepper corns
Munster or another white cheese sliced into strips
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with 2 peppercorn eyes and strips of Munster cheese slices. Any white cheese variety will work. You could use white cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or even string cheese.
Devil Deviled eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
1 teaspoon paprika
Red peppers sliced into horns
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika to the filling, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more until your filling is orange. Garnish with paprika and red pepper horns.
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic devilled egg recipe
1 teaspoon of paprika
Green onion
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika to the filling, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more until your filling is orange. Omit the paprika garnish, instead add a green onion stem.
Spider Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe, minus the paprika
Black olives
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with black olives. Use a half an olive for the body, and half circle slices for the legs.
Eyeball Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Black olives
Sriracha Sauce
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Add an olive slice for the eye, then sprinkle some sriracha sauce for blood.
Christmas Deviled Eggs
Jalapeño Wreath Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Jalapeño seeded and sliced into rings (remove seeds after slicing)
Red pepper diced or red peppercorns
Fresh dill
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Instead garnish with one jalapeño ring wreath, fresh dill and red pepper or red peppercorns.
Holly Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Fresh Cilantro or Parsley
Pomegranate seeds
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Garnish with a cilantro or parsley leaf and 3 pomegranate seeds.
Christmas Holly Deviled Eggs with Green Filling
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled egg recipe
Green food coloring
Diced Red Pepper
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling. Garnish the egg with paprika before piping the filling into the egg with a #32 tip. Add 3 diced red peppers for holly berries.
Tall Christmas Tree with Star Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic Deviled Egg recipe
Green food coloring
Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into stars with a micro cutter
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling and mix. Place the colored filling into a piping bag. Use a #32 tip to pipe the filling in a tree shape onto the egg. Top with a cheese star.
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Fold the cucumber back and forth into a tree shape onto a toothpick, add a slice of green onion between the folds to hold them apart. Top with a pomegranate seed and stick the toothpick into the filled egg.
Radish Dill Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Radish slices
Fresh dill
Instructions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe. Omit the paprika garnish. Pipe the filling into the eggs with a #32 tip. Garnish with 2 radish slice quarters and a sprig of fresh dill. These deviled eggs look great served in a ring to resemble a large wreath.
Flat Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
Classic deviled egg recipe
Green food coloring
Red peeper, diced
Fresh Dill
Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into stars with a micro cutter
Directions:
Prepare the classic deviled egg recipe, omit the paprika garnish. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling. Pipe the filling into the egg with a #32 tip, then make a Christmas tree shape with more filling on top of the egg. Top with fresh dill, red pepper and a cheese star.
How to make Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Check out this post for the secret to easy peel hard boiled eggs.
Parties are a great way to enjoy your home. Food is always expected at a party. Awesome appetizers can help to bring people together for great conversations, or can help accent any planned activity. It is not always easy to find great recipes for tried and true appetizers that will be loved by everyone. These 14 Awesome Appetizers will be a great addition to your next home party.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Appetizer
This Buffalo Chicken dip is really easy to make, and it has relatively few easy to find ingredients. In other words, it is a simple appetizer. It is gluten free and keto friendly if served with celery instead of chips. The recipe includes 3 different cooking methods, slow cooker, baked and smoked. It is best for Big Game Day parties, New Year’s Celebrations, and Potlucks.
Jalapeno Poppers
These Jalapeno Poppers are quick and easy to make, find the recipe here. All of the ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store. These jalapeno poppers can be prepared ahead of time, then baked right before serving. They are gluten free and keto friendly. They are best for small gatherings, Big Game Day parties, backyard parties, and family get togethers.
Chicken Strips aka Boneless Wings
This chicken strip recipe is more difficult than your average appetizer, but it is worth the effort. Your guests will be pleased. These chicken strips would best be kept warm in a chafing dish. Pick up some great dipping options: Ranch, BBQ sauce, and honey mustard and serve them in a cute tray. Chicken strips or boneless wings are perfect for small parties, game night, and football parties.
Easy Bean Dip
Easy Bean Dip
This bean dip recipe is so easy! The dip can take on the shape of any container, making it simple to match any party theme. Most of the ingredients are easy to find, and the recipe includes suggestions for alternative ingredients. It is gluten free. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time. There are suggestions for how to make it work for different holidays, such as serving in a football shaped bowl for a super bowl party. Overall this is the most versatile appetizer on the list, it is really great for any occasion.
Chips and Salsa or Pico de Gallo
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If you are looking for an easy appetizer, this one is for you. Just open a bag of chips, dump it in a bowl, open a can of salsa and dump it in a smaller bowl. If you want to get fancy about it, get a cute chip and dip set.
If you want to be even more fancy, make your own Pico de Gallo. Both Pico de Gallo and some canned salsas are gluten free, and keto friendly. This appetizer is also vegan and vegetarian.
Homemade Pico de Gallo recipe
5-6 Roma tomatoes chopped
1 onion minced
2 jalapenos minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup mince fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Mix all ingredients and serve with tortilla chips!
Pulled Pork Street Tacos
These street tacos are made with 4-inch street taco shells. Certainly small enough to be an appetizer. This recipe is easy to make, especially if you have leftover pulled pork. If you do not have leftover pulled pork you can buy pulled pork at the grocery store, or make your own. To use this recipe as an appetizer, the pulled pork could be kept warm in a crockpot. The other toppings are all cold, and could be set up like a taco bar. Your guests will enjoy putting together their own taco. They are so tasty, you better plan on your guests eating more than one! Best for small gatherings, perfect for summer.
Polish Roses
Polish roses, aka onion wraps are really easy to make. Just wrap a green onion and 1 tablespoon of cream cheese in your choice of lunchmeat. If you don’t like onions, use pickles instead. This is a very easy appetizer, gluten free and keto friendly. It can be made ahead of time and is perfect for any occasion.
Charcuterie Board
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This is a very easy appetizer. You will need to start with a charcuterie board and it would help if you had some ramekins for jams and dips. Once you have the basics, all you need are a variety of meats, soft and hard cheeses, fruits, veggies, olives, jams and dips. Get creative, don’t worry your guests will be pleased. This appetizer is best for wine tastings, book clubs, and bible studies.
Meatballs
These Thai Inspired meatballs are an amazing appetizer. Find the video recipe here. You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time, then refrigerate until you are ready to bake for your party. They would be best kept warm with a chafing dish rather than a crockpot. These meatballs would be best for a small get together. They are great for any season. Don’t expect any leftovers.
Guacamole
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Guacamole is very easy to make, find the recipe here. All of the ingredients are easy to find. It is the healthiest appetizer on this list. It is gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and keto friendly. Guacamole is versatile. It is traditionally served with tortilla chips, but it can also be used as a vegetable dip or spread on crackers. You can make it ahead of time, but it can brown a bit. To prevent browning, place a piece of plastic wrap right on top to protect the top from the air. Due to the versatility of this appetizer it would be a great addition to any gathering.
Cheese and Crackers
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This appetizer can be a simple as arranging a variety of crackers and cheese slices on a platter or you can make your own cheese spread.
Easy Homemade Cheese Spread recipe
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
dash of hot sauce, more if desired (optional)
Mix all ingredients with a hand mixer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving with crackers.
Pierogi
Pierogi served with sauteed onions and sour cream
This is a difficultrecipe, but it is worth the effort. It is also an awesome vegetarian option. Your guests will be amazed! Pierogi can be prepared ahead, they can even be frozen. To serve as an appetizer you will need to fry them up, then keep them warm in a chafing dish. Be sure to fry up plenty of onions to serve with the pierogi. If you are willing to put in the effort pierogi are a great appetizer for any event especially Christmas Eve parties, where they are a polish tradition.
Chips and Dip
Another easy appetizer. The key to great chip dip is to make it yourself. The best chip dip is A Spice Above – Oven Roasted Garlic. Just mix the packet with 1 cup full fat sour cream and 1 cup of mayonnaise. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving. It is gluten free and keto friendly. This appetizer will be gone no matter where you bring it. It is a simple appetizer perfect for any event.
Easy Deviled Eggs for all Occasions
Deviled eggs are an easy and inexpensive appetizer for all occasions. They are gluten free and keto friendly. Make them cute or sophisticated. Find many recipes here:
Mix Olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar and salt in a bowl to make the dressing. In another bowl mix all the other ingredients. Pour the dressing over the other ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips.
Are you in need of a quick and easy appetizer for your next party? Look no further, this easy crock pot buffalo chicken dip is so simple and it always goes. You will receive plenty of compliments if you make this Buffalo dip for your next get together.
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Turn your crockpot on high. Add the cream cheese first so it can start to melt while you add the other ingredients.
Wash and chop the celery, then add it to the crockpot.
Cube the cooked chicken and add it to the crockpot. Alternatively, you can substitute canned chicken if you prefer.
Add the dressing. Choose either blue cheese or ranch. I recommend a fresh dressing from the refrigerated section of the produce department. Marzetti, Lighthouse, or Marie’s.
Add the Franks Red Hot Buffalo sauce. Choose Frank’s mild, regular or hot depending on how spicy you want your buffalo chicken dip to be.
Lastly, add the shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker.
Mix all of the ingredients together inside the crockpot and cover. Continue to mix every 10-15 minutes until the cheese is starting to melt and the cream cheese is mixed into the sauce. ~60 min.
Once the cheese is starting to melt, turn the slow cooker heat to low and continue to warm, stirring every 20 minutes, until you are ready to serve. 1-2 hours.
Serve this easy buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips.
Can you make Buffalo Chicken Dip Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can mix all of the ingredients in the crockpot insert the night before and put the insert in the fridge overnight. Pull it out 2-3 hours before your party and follow heating directions. Alternatively, you can mix all of the ingredients in a 9×13 Pyrex baking dish, and refrigerate over night, then follow the baking or smoking directions.
Can you bake Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Yes, you can bake Frank’s red hot sauce buffalo chicken dip instead of using a slow cooker. To bake this dip, just mix all of the ingredients on a 9×13 Pyrex baking dish and bake a 375 degrees F until cheese is melted and dip is hot. ~ 20 min.
Can you smoke Buffalo Chicken Dip?
You sure can! If you choose to smoke the dip I would recommend using smoked chicken. Mix all of the ingredients in a 9×13 Pyrex baking dish or a foil pan. Smoke at 180 degrees F for 30 min, then increase the temperature to 375 degrees F and continue to smoke until the cheese is melted and dip is hot. ~10 min.
Is Buffalo Chicken Dip Healthy?
No, this is not a healthy recipe. It is meant to be a party food to be shared by many people on a special occasion. Not an every day snack. If you would like to make it healthier, you can use Neufchatel cheese instead of the cream cheese for 1/3 less fat. You can also serve it with celery sticks instead of tortilla chips. These substitutions will not make it much healthier, so portion control is probably your best option.
Is Buffalo Chicken Dip Gluten free?
Chicken, cream cheese, celery, Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese are gluten free. Make sure you read the label on the salad dressing you choose because some may contain gluten. Also, it would be best to shred your own cheese, because some pre-shredded cheeses may contain gluten. If you season your chicken before you cook it, make sure all of the seasonings are gluten free. Make sure the chips you serve it with are gluten free.
Is Buffalo Chicken Dip Keto?
Chicken, cream cheese, celery, Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese are keto friendly. Marzetti Blue cheese dressing is Dirty Keto. You will have to serve it with something keto friendly, like celery sticks, instead of tortilla chips.
Turn your crock pot on high. Add the cream cheese first so it can start to melt while you add the other ingredients.
Wash and chop the celery, then add it to the crockpot. Cube the cooked chicken and add it to the crock pot.
Add the dressing, hot sauce and shredded cheese.
Mix all of the ingredients together inside the crock pot and cover. Continue to mix every 10-15 minutes until the cheese is starting to melt and the cream cheese is mixed into the sauce. ~60 min.
Once the cheese is starting to melt, turn the slow cooker heat to low and continue to warm, stirring every 20 minutes, until you are ready to serve. 1-2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.
A pulled pork leftover street taco recipe so good it must be shared. I’m a big fan of using my leftovers. It is a great way to save money on groceries. For more info on how to save money on groceries check out my other post.
I made my pulled pork on my Traeger Silverton 620. This is the recipe I used to smoke the pulled pork on my Traeger. I did not add anything to the pulled pork after shredding it. I prefer to allow each person to choose their own BBQ sauce.
What is the best way to use leftover pulled pork?
My favorite way to use my left over pulled pork is by making pulled pork street tacos. I got the idea for this recipe from a Hello Fresh recipe. I gave Hello Fresh a try and really enjoyed it. My family ended up with a couple of new favorite recipes from our trial subscription. This recipe is a creative spin on one of our favorites. It will not work if you have already added BBQ sauce to your pulled pork.
How to prepare leftover pulled pork for pulled pork street tacos.
Put your leftover pulled pork in a frying pan. Toss it around in the pan until warmed evenly. Add sweet soy sauce to coat. I used ABC Sweet Soy Sauce. Add about 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce per 1 cup of leftover pulled pork, and mix. If not fully coated add 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce and mix, continue adding 1 tablespoon at a time until fully coated but not soupy.
Pulled pork for street tacos.
How to prepare coleslaw for your leftover pulled pork tacos.
I always make coleslaw as a side dish with my pulled pork. personally, I do not like soggy leftover coleslaw so I only dress (add dressing to) what I think my guests will eat. This way any leftover coleslaw mix will last weeks in the refrigerator and I can dress more whenever I feel like eating some. Also, I’m able to switch up the dressing for different recipes such as leftover pulled pork tacos.
Here is my basic coleslaw mix: 1 head of cabbage chopped (I like to use half red and half green), 3-4 carrots peeled and shredded, 1 sweet onion chopped. This mixture will last for 2-3 weeks in your refrigerator. For this leftover pulled pork street taco recipe I use 2-3 cups of my coleslaw mix, 3-4 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro, and 3-4 tablespoons of Seasoned rice vinegar. Mix right before serving. If you prefer less crunch, mix 20-30 min before serving and add a little salt.
Coleslaw for pulled pork street tacos.
What other toppings are needed?
For my leftover pulled pork street tacos I also make a quick crema. Just add a tablespoon or two of Sriracha hot sauce to 3 tablespoons of sour cream and mix!
Crema for pulled pork street tacos.
You can also add some shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
1 head of cabbage chopped (or ½ a head of each green and red cabbage)
3-4 Carrots peeled and shredded
1 onion chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch of salt (optional)
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
4 cups leftover pulled pork
½ cup sweet soy sauce (more if needed)
½ cup sour cream
1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce ( more if desired)
4 ounces grated Monterey jack cheese (optional)
16 4-inch street taco shells
DIRECTION
Prepare the crema:Â
Mix the sour cream and sriracha. Add more sriracha if desired.Â
Prepare the coleslaw mix.Â
Mix the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, and onion. Measure out 4 cups of the mix. Save the remainder for another use. Add the cilantro and vinegar. Mix to coat. Add salt if you prefer a softer coleslaw, and mix.
Prepare the pulled pork.
Put the pulled pork in a frying pan and warm it while mixing. Add the sweet soy sauce. Mix until coated but not soupy, add extra sauce if needed to coat the pork. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Tacos.
Warm the taco shells if desired. Top with pork, slaw, crema and cheese.
NOTES
You can store the extra coleslaw mix in your refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
I love this Easy Fritos Bean Dip recipe, because it always goes. It works great when you need a quick and easy recipe for a party appetizer. People love it and are always asking me for the recipe. It can take on any shape and can be decorated for different for any holiday and all occasions.
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Easy Fritos Bean Dip Video
Bean Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1 9 ounce can Fritos Bean Dip
4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
3-4 green onions, sliced
1-2 Roma tomatoes, diced
10-12 black olives, sliced
Instructions:
Blend the Fritos bean dip and softened cream cheese until smooth and uniform. Hint: If you can’t find Fritos Bean dip, try this Copycat Recipe.
Spread the mixture in a dish or on a plate. This is where you can get creative with the dip. Because the dip can take on any shape, you can put it in a football shaped serving dish for a Super Bowl game day party, a Christmas tree shaped serving dish for a Christmas party, a heart shaped dish for Valentine’s Day or a Bridal shower. Get creative!
Top with the shredded cheese.
Layer with tomatoes, onions and olives.
Easy Bean Dip
This is another opportunity to get creative. For example, you could arrange the toppings like Christmas ornaments on a tree shaped platter. You can also pipe on sour cream using a frosting bag to create some fun designs. See my Easy Bean Dip Recipe seasonal designs below.
Football Party Themed Appetizer
For this football party themed bean dip I used this football shaped bowl for both the dip and the chips.
Christmas Themed Appetizer
For this Christmas Themed version of my bean dip I used a Pyrex Easy Grab Pie Dish. I covered the bean dip with Monterrey Jack cheese (white cheddar would work too). For the wreath I used shredded lettuce, cilantro, green onions and green olives. Then decorated the wreath with sliced cherry and grape tomatoes. These ingredients would also look great in a Christmas tree shaped serving dish.
Halloween Themed Appetizer
Spider Web Halloween themed Bean Dip Appetizer.
To make your Easy Bean Dip more festive for a Halloween party you could decorate it like a spider web. For the spider web I used a piping bag with a #4 tip to pipe on full fat sour cream. I topped with a couple of spider rings which I removed before serving. I still wanted the other toppings so I added them to the edge of the design. If you are really crafty you could make spiders out of olives.
Grave Yard Halloween Themed Bean Dip Appetizer
For more Halloween appetizer fun you could also make your Easy Bean dip into a grave yard. For the grave yard, I piped full fat sour cream on Wheat thins using a piping bag and a # 2 tip . Then I arranged the crackers like grave stones. I added a bat ring and a couple of skull rings too, but I removed them before serving.
Race Track Themed Appetizer
I made this appetizer for a post season Cross County Party, but you could use it for any race themed party. Just fold a label over 2 toothpicks for the finish line. Secure the toothpicks with 2 whole olives and press it down into the dip.
Curling Themed Bean Dip
For this curling themed bean dip I hid the green onions under shredded Monterey Jack cheese “ice”. The red ring was made with tomato slices, the blue ring was made with black olive slices. Serve with tortilla chips after a good curling match.
Is Bean Dip Gluten Free?
Yes all of the ingredients, including Fritos Original Bean Dip, are gluten free. You should however, shred your own cheese, because pre-shredded cheese could contain gluten. Also, make sure the chips you serve with it are gluten free.
Is Bean Dip Keto Friendly?
No, the Fritos Bean Dip has too many carbs. It is not keto friendly.
Today is national guacamole day! So I thought I should share my favorite guacamole recipe. Be sure to check out my links below to learn how to pit an avocado with a chef knife and how to mince garlic without a garlic press. DIY guacamole sure beats buying the store bought variety. Enjoy my favorite authentic guacamole recipe.
How to make guacamole
Easy guacamole recipe:
Guacamole Ingredients:
3 Avocados
1 medium onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves
juice of one lime
3 Roma tomatoes diced
2-3 jalapenos diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
Directions:
Pit peel and mash the avocados. See how to pit an avocado for a quick tutorial. Mince the garlic. See how to mince garlic without a garlic press. Slice the lime in half, to obtain more juice place the halves in a microwave for 15 seconds before juicing. Mix all ingredients. Enjoy this guacamole recipe with tortilla chips.
Slicing and pitting an avocado is a simple process if you know what you are doing. All you need is a chef knife a kitchen towel a cutting board and a spoon to scoop out the delicious nutritious fruit. Anyone can enjoy making their own guacamole!
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How do you mince garlic without a garlic press?
I’m not a big fan of crowding my kitchen with tools and utensils that are only able to form one task, uni-taskers as Alton Brown likes to say. One thing no kitchen needs is a garlic press. It is so easy to peel and mince garlic with a good quality chef knife. The Chef knife can be used for may other things and takes up less space than a garlic press. Every kitchen needs a chef knife, no kitchen needs a garlic press. Enjoy making your own home meds guacamole!
Is Guacamole good for you?
All of the ingredients in guacamole except for salt are very healthy. Most of the benefits of guacamole are in the healthy fruits and vegetables. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats, fiber, and many vitamins. Onions, tomatoes, peppers, limes and garlic are all healthy fruits and vegetables. The only unhealthy thing about eating guacamole is that it is most often served with tortilla chips.
Do you have to serve guacamole with tortilla chips?
If you want to keep your guacamole healthy you can exchange the tortilla chips for baked whole grain pita chips, or spread it on a slice of whole wheat toast. You can also use it as a sandwich spread along with other healthy sandwich topping such as turkey, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, on whole wheat bread or wrapped in a whole grain tortilla. Guacamole also makes a great side for eggs or chicken breast.
When our neighbor brought over a large basket of home grown jalapenos, we knew we had to start using them soon. According to Healthline Jalapeno’s are packed with nutrients and have many health benefits. It would be a shame to let them go to waste. The best way to use up a lot of jalapenos quickly is to make some jalapeno poppers. You may be thinking that jalapeno popper would be way to spicy, but jalapeno peppers are only mild to moderate on the Scoville scale.1 The addition of cream cheese to the jalapeno pepper also helps to neutralize some of the heat.2 Here’s a recipe for how to make the best jalapeno poppers.
Best Jalapeno Popper Recipe
Ingredients:
11 Jalapenos 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened 6 slices of bacon 1/2 onion minced 6 cloves of garlic minced 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 1/4 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
They do have some very healthy ingredients. Jalapenos, onions, and garlic are all very healthy. However, it would be difficult to call any recipe with bacon healthy. Overall, Jalapeno poppers are not healthy and should only be enjoyed occasionally. They are great party food, but not great for every day consumption.
Are Jalapeno Poppers Gluten Free?
Yes! All of the ingredients are gluten free. However, you should shred your own cheese from a block, or make sure your pre-shredded cheese is gluten free. To make Mexican blend: shred half cheddar and half Monterey Jack.
Are Jalapeno Poppers Keto Friendly?
Absolutely! All of the ingredients are keto friendly. Enjoy!
Can you prepare Jalapeno Poppers Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can prepare your Jalapeno peppers the night before your party, just wait until your party time to bake them. Put them in the refrigerator overnight, and pull them out when you are ready to bake them.
