Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip

The big game is just a few days away, and if you find yourself needing a last-minute recipe for game day (or even for when unexpected guests pop up), this Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip will fit the bill.

Bacon Onion Cheddar Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 c sour cream
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 c bacon bits, plus extra for garnish
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions (optional).

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip Recipe

Not too long ago I bought a box of Triscuits, and on the back of the box was a recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Dip.

I made a baked potato dip once before, but this recipe was different in the sense that it actually contained potatoes (or at least instant potatoes).

It sure was yummy.  Hard to go wrong with bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, and green onions!

If you love baked potatoes, definitely give this dip a try!  

Loaded Baked Potato Dip (recipe slightly adapted from Snackworks.com)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c instant potato flakes
• 1/2 c water
• 1 c sour cream
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 green onions, sliced, divided
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 strips bacon, crumbled

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix potato flakes and water in large bowl; let stand 5 min.
• Mix in the sour cream, cream cheese, and half of the green onions.
• Spread mixture into 9-inch pie plate.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining onions. 

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away!

For the past several Super Bowl parties I've brought desserts, but in years prior I'd often bring a Spinach Artichoke Dip (based on this recipe from Allrecipes.com) that was always a hit.

I made it recently for a gathering to watch the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, and I will definitely be making it again for this year's Super Bowl party.

Spinach Artichoke Dip (recipe credit Allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

• 1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry (I used a 9oz pkg)
• 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c mayonnaise
• 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 c grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. 
• Stir in the artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan cheese. 
• Mix in the garlic and lemon juice. 
• Spread evenly into prepared baking dish.
• Bake covered for 20 minutes. 
• Bake uncovered for 8-10 more minutes (until surface is lightly browned).  

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