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Chili/Cheese Dip
Texas Caviar
Vegetable
PinWheels
Potato Skins
Pigs in a Blanket
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce (store bought)
Taquitos (store bought)
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Since most people will be making different combinations of the listed snacks, a grocery list is not being provided for these recipes.
Notes:
Marilyn says: My children and their friends absolutely adore this dip and request it often. So easy they can make it themselves. Double the amounts for a crowd.
Cut up cream cheese and lay on the bottom of an 8 inch baking pan. Pour chili on top of cream cheese. Sprinkle the cheese over the chili. Bake at 375°F until heated through, about 15-20 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Serving Idea: To make this into an entrée, serve with baked potatoes. Cut cooked potatoes open and spread the dip over the potatoes. Add some onions or chives.
Reprinted with permission from from Marilyn Moll's Holiday Open House - Easy Old-Fashioned Hospitality
Although called caviar, this is a veggie and bean relish that has nothing at all to do with fish. It is delicious, and in Virginia we have a similar dish we call Virginia Caviar. This one has a Tex-Mexican flare.
Chill overnight and let flavors mingle. Serve with Fritos. Yummy!
Reprinted with permission from from Marilyn Moll's Holiday Open House - Easy Old-Fashioned Hospitality
In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Add the red peppers, celery, onion, and olives; mix well. Spread about 3/4 cup on each tortilla. Roll up tightly; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Yield: 15-20 servings (double or triple as needed) Make ahead!
Reprinted with permission from from Marilyn Moll's Holiday Open House - Easy Old-Fashioned Hospitality
Prick potatoes with a fork and bake in the oven at 425° for an hour or in the microwave for 6-10 minutes on high until tender. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out insides down to 1/4" of the skin and use for mashed potatoes or potato soup. Cut in half crosswise and sprinkle the skins with cheese and bacon and bake at 450° until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 min. Serve with sour cream.
Note: You may use Lil' Smokies in this recipe and cut each crescent roll into 3 triangle shapes if you prefer mini Pigs in a Blanket.
Slit each hot dog down the middle and place a sliver of cheese where you made the slit. Roll a crescent roll around the cheese filled hot dog. Bake at 350° for approximately 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.