Its really hard for me to believe that I have been blogging for 6 months. I've had so much fun sharing recipes and making new bloggy friends. So, today, in addition to sharing a recipe for an awesome Smoky Bacon 'N Blue Dip (seriously you'll be hard pressed not to eat it with your fingers), I've put together a little thank you giveaway for my blog readers for sticking with me as I learn my way around. I have a fun gift bag of Pampered Chef products and a $5 Amazon gift card, because who doesn't love Amazon! You can use the RaffleCopter giveaway application at the bottom of the post to enter. I'll draw a random winner next Sunday, 1/15/12 and contact the winner (make sure to leave a way to contact you!) that day. Good Luck!
On a food related note, it's football playoff season and that means lots of appetizers. I love the Blue Cheese dip with veggies, crackers, drizzled over a salad, or smothered over top of a warm baked potato. Unfortunately, I took this dip to a party and felt a little weird snapping a photo while innocent bystanders were just trying to have a snack, so no pictures for you today.
Smoky Bacon 'N Blue Dip
2 Cups Sour Cream
1/2 Cup Mayo
1/2 tsp onion powder (or 1 finely chopped scallion)
4-5 shakes of hot sauce
1 shake of liquid smoke (optional)
1 Tbl Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 Cup crumbled blue cheese
6 Strips of cooked, crumbled bacon
Mix all of the ingredients except for the bacon together in a medium bowl. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days. Top with the crumbled bacon just before serving. Serve with veggies or crackers, or use as a topping.
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I don't know that I have a single go-to recipe for entertaining... but one thing that I frequently make is this Sour Cream and Roasted Red Pepper Dip, from Weight Watchers: http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeId=115281. It's light and delicious, and no one even suspects that it's a WW recipe!
ReplyDeleteI usually buy six layer dip and tortilla chips; always a hit!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to call you out on not indicating what to do with the bacon and when. I like to keep you on your toes!
ReplyDeleteWhen entertaining I usually make pierogi casserole.
ReplyDeleteKacey - I'm really enjoying following your recipes. I have not had time to try many yet but have this is a 'favorite' so I can refer to it!
ReplyDeleteWe love the Pampered Chef Hot Pizza Dip recipe. Super easy and delicious!!! It's a big hit with all our guests from the little kiddos to the adults. Layer pizza sauce, cream cheese and Italian seasoning mixture, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and top with your favorite pizza toppings. Serve with toasted baguettes.
ReplyDeleteI liked brie cheese wrapped in pastry with tart apple slices or pear slices
ReplyDeleteCream cheese, artichoke hearts, and some hot sauce. Microwave, stir and serve with vegetables and / or crackers.
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What an awesome recipe! I will definitely make it soon. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, too.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably leave off the bacon so I could eat it, but that sounds pretty tasty!
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