Appetizers

Artichoke Dip from Merle Bass

1 - 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 c. Parmesan cheese

1 c. mayonnaise

¼ t. garlic salt

Dash of lemon juice

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

Baked Salsa from Amy P. Willis

2 pkg. cream cheese

1 large jar of Wal-Mart salsa

¼ small can of green chilies

1 lb. (or more) pkg. of shredded cheese -- your choice

Layer in a 9x13 in the order above. Use green chilies sparingly or will alter the taste too drastically. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbles. Serve with tortilla or Frito chips.

BLACK BEAN SALSA from Keisha Spears

 4 medium tomatoes, diced

1 can black beans, drained

2 small cans shoe peg corn, drained

1 (8 oz.) bottle Zesty Italian dressing

1 large bell pepper (any color), diced

1 medium onion (any color), diced

2 jalapenos, seeded and diced

Dash of lime juice

 Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight.  Serve with tortilla chips.

Cheese Straws from Nancy Scott

½  lb. butter or margarine

1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

3½ cups self-rising flour

¼ - 1 t. red (cayenne) pepper

(recipe calls for 1 t. but I'm a chicken about hot stuff and use only ¼ t.)

Mix butter and cheese in mixer; add flour and red pepper; mix well. Put through a cookie press with a small star blade. Press cut lengths of ¾ inch onto a cookie sheet, then form each into a circle, joining the ends. (They look like little wreaths when you are finished.) Bake in preheated oven 350° over for 10 - 12 minutes.

Missy's Mexican Surprise

2 cups sour cream

2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese softened

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded four cheese Mexican blend cheese

1 package of Taco seasoning mix
1 can (4.5 oz) sliced black olives, drained

1 can (4.5 oz.) diced green chilies, drained 

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup chopped green peppers (optional)

Beat sour cream, cream cheese and Mexican cheese blend in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.  Stir in remaining ingredients; pour into baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  Bake in preheated oven 325 for 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

Quick Spinach Dip from Diana Bigler

1 - 10 ounce pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1 c. sour cream

1 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1 pkg. ranch-style buttermilk salad dressing mix

1 Tbsp. minced onion

Drain spinach well. Combine all ingredients in bowl; mix well. Chill thoroughly. Serve with corn chips.

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