Popper Dip

This awesome dip is definitely Kajal's brainchild.  And just a warning - I've seen this get devoured in 2 minutes flat.  :-D 

Also the heat of the dip really depends on the heat of the peppers, so keep that in mind.  You may want to test the heat of one of the peppers and adjust the amount accordingly.

Ingredients

• 1 packet cream cheese, softened
• 3 fresh jalapenos, diced
• 2 ounces chopped green chilies (fresh or canned)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayo
• pinch cayenne
• 3/4 cup panko
• 1/2 cup fresh parmesan, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, divided

1. Mix together the cream cheese, jalepenos, chilies, yogurt, mayo, and cayenne in a medium bowl.  Stir in half the fresh parmesan and shredded cheddar. Transfer to the baking dish.
2. Sprinkle remaining parmesan and cheddar cheeses on top.  Cover with a layer of the panko breadcrumbs.
3. Bake @ 375 for 20 minutes and then broil for 5-7 minutes

Enjoy!!!

Blueberry Salsa

This is really good as a dip with chips, but would also work over pork or chicken.

Ingredients:
3 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice*
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 seeded and minced jalapeño peppers
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion

1.Coarsely chop 2 cups fresh blueberries, setting aside the other 1 cup.
2. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. I recommend stirring together all the ingredients except the whole blueberries, and gently adding them at the end.
3. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

*I thought this dish was a little heavy on the lemon juice, so next time I would only add about 3 Tbsp of lemon juice and maybe a little less on the jalapeno as well. And I love my food to have a kick! But sometimes I felt it was overwhelming the blueberries. Still, very delish and I am planning on making this again.
Enjoy!

Beer Cheese!

This recipe is so easy it's insane. And it's a hit at parties- especially with the guys. Thank you Ryan for introducing me to it!

1 (12-oz) stick cream cheese, softened
1 large tub Wispride Sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 cup beer

Combine all ingredients and mix with a mixer. That's seriously it!

Serve with pretzels or Ritz crackers.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Courtesy of Amy Peroni!

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8oz cream cheese, softened
1 bottle blue cheese dressing (a smaller bottle)
1 bottle hot sauce (whatever size you can find, I use a pretty big one)
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese

• Boil water in a large pot. Put chicken in once boiling and cover. Cook for 20 mins or until the center is no longer pink.
• Mix cream cheese, dressing, sauce, and 1/2 the bag of cheese in a bowl.
• Shred the chicken.
• Mix all ingredients and put in a 13x9 glass baking dish.
• Bake 20 mins or until cheese has melted and everything has warmed through.
• Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

Artichoke and Cumin Dip

This dip is easy to make, tastes great, and it's healthy, too!

From Best Ever 30-Minute Cookbook

2 (14-oz.) cans artichoke hearts, drained

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

olive oil

salt and ground black pepper

• Put the artichoke hearts, garlic, and ground cumin in the food processor and add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Process to a smooth puree and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Spoon into serving bowl, drizzle some extra olive oil on top. Serve with warm slices of pita bread, pita chips, whole wheat crackers, carrot sticks, etc. for dipping.