Nibbles and Dips... Happy Picnic!

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Bacon & Cheddar Dip

A Classic Dip… for Dip lovers everywhere!

Not one ingredient in this recipe that I do not love.

Mixed all together and then using a chip as a means to get it in my mouth… I love it even more…

Make it...

·      1 ounce packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips Mix

·      1-16 ounce container sour cream

·      1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

·      4 strips thick cut bacon, cooked, crisp and crumbled

1.   In a bowl, combine the dips mix and the sour cream and stir until well blended.

2.  Fold in the bacon and cheese. 

3.  Chill covered for 1 hour.

Knorr Easy Veggie Dip

This easy Vegetable Dip recipe is irresistibly tangy and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Hands down one of our family favorites!  Everyone loves it and the flavor is amazing!!

  

Takes about… 2 minutes to make.  Winner!

INGREDIENTS

·      1 package Knorr Vegetable recipe mix

·      1/2 cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise

·      1 container (16 oz.) sour cream

DIRECTIONS

1.   Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours to blend flavors.

2.  Stir before serving. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Vegetable Dill Dip

Some may argue that dip completely counteracts eating healthy vegetables… NOT true.  I can eat a bag of carrots if you hand me a bowl of this Dill Dip!  So good!

Ingredients:

·      1 cup mayonnaise

·      1 cup sour cream

·      1 tablespoon dried dill weed

·      1 tablespoon dried minced onion

·      1 tablespoon dried parsley

·      1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions:

1.   Combine all ingredients together. Cover and store in fridge for 4-6 hours before eating (I like to make it the day before serving it so that the flavors can really meld together).

2.  Serve with your favorite vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, tomatoes, etc.) or crackers.

3.  Makes 2 cups of dip… about 10-12 servings.

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Watermelon and Pineapple Cream Cheese stuffed Celery

I mean…really…what is not to love here???

Watermelon and Pineapple Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery… A perfect starter for any picnic!!

Ingredients

·      1 cup pecans, chopped

·      8 ounces cream cheese, softened

·      1 large can crushed Pineapple, well drained

·      1 Tbs. onion chopped

·      1/2 tsp salt

1.   Mix all ingredients together and serve with crackers or stuff in celery.

Pimento Cheese

Yummy and Crunchy! Two of my favorite things!  

I LOVE cheese... and Pimento Cheese! 

Perfect starter for your Easter Picnic!!

Ingredients

·      1 lb. Cheddar

·      1/2 lb. Velveeta

·      7 oz. jar diced pimentos, do NOT drain

·      1/4 - 1/2 cup Picante Sauce

·      1 tsp. Mayo

Make it

1.   Grate cheese; beat all ingredients together until well combined.

2.  Stuff Celery or use as a dip for crackers

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Bacon Jalapeno

Deviled Eggs

Spring is Deviled Eggs… This recipe is a perfect pairing of sweet and spicy.  You will love them!  What a devilish appetizer to serve this Easter!!

Ingredients

·      12 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled

·      1 cup mayonnaise

·      1½ tsp rice vinegar

·      ¾ tsp ground mustard

·      ½ tsp sugar

·      2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped

·      6 pieces bacon, cooked, crisp, and crumbled

·      Paprika

                                    

Instructions

1.   Slice the hard boiled eggs in half, lengthwise

2.  Remove the yolks and put them in a mixing bowl

3.  Mash the egg yolks with a fork

4. Add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, ground mustard, and sugar to the mashed egg yolks and stir until well combined

5.  Mix in the jalapenos and bacon

6. Put the mixture in a Ziploc bag and cut a small hole in the corner of the bag

7.  Fill each egg half with the mixture

8. Sprinkle with paprika

9. Chill until ready to serve

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 “Loaded” Deviled Eggs        

What you have is a… "Loaded Baked Potato"

approach to Deviled Eggs.

  How fabulous is that? So good… So Easter!

Ingredients

·      12 large eggs (hard-boiled, cooled & halved)       

·      6 slices bacon (cooked crisp & crumbled)

·      2 teaspoons fresh chives

·      2 teaspoons white vinegar

·      2 tablespoons finely shredded mild cheddar cheese

·      1/4 cup sour cream

·      Paprika

Directions

1.   Transfer egg yolks from halves to mixing bowl & combine with remaining ingredients.

2.  Add the sour cream use more as needed to reach desired smoothness.

3.  Spoon the yolk mixture into the halves.  Pile it high and "dust" with a sprinkle of paprika.                                             food.com