Spinach Dip

SPINACH DIP

1 pkg. Knorr's vegetable soup mix1 1/2 c. sour cream1 c. mayonnaise1 (10 oz.) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, diced1 or 2 green onions, diced
This dip is best served in a bread bowl. Order a round pumpernickel rye loaf from the bakery, it looks the prettiest and tastes the best. After you carve the bowl, save the insides for dipping, along with any other breads and rolls that you may want with it.
Mix first 3 ingredients together. Add last ingredients, stirring well. Chill for 2 hours in regular bowl and put into bread bowl for serving.

**I got this from my friend Michelle that I work with. Its a family favorite in her house.**

this recipe came from this site http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,181,154166-240193,00.html

Sauerkraut Poppers

Sauerkraut Poppers

Prep time:20 min
Cook time:10 min
Makes:2 to 3 dozen appetizers

INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped ham
1 cup finely chopped cooked corn beef
1 clove garlic, minced
6 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (14.5 oz.) can sauerkraut, drained and finely chopped
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1/2 cup beef broth
1 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil, for frying

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:
1.
HEAT 3 tablespoons oil in saucepan. Add onion and cook over low heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add ham, corned beef and garlic. Cook until heated through.
2.
MIX 6 tablespoons flour with dry mustard and stir into meat mixture until well blended. Add sauerkraut, parsley and beef broth. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture forms a thick paste. Spread in shallow pan. Cover and chill in freezer for 15 minutes.
3.
SHAPE mixture into 1-inch balls. Beat 1 1/4 cups flour, milk and egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Dip balls into batter. Roll in bread crumbs.
4.
HEAT shortening to 375ºF. in deep saucepan or deep fryer. Fry 2 minutes or until well browned and hot in center.


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I have not made these yet but a friend sent this too me and its a family favorite of theirs. Thanks Michelle

Taco Dip

Taco Dip

1 pkg of cream cheese softened

Taco seasoning (I bought the pkg and just put almost half)

Shredded Lettuce

Diced Tomatoes

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

I saw this recipe on rachaelraymag.com I softened 2 pkgs of cream cheese in the microwave for like 45 seconds. Mixed in some of the taco seasoning. I did not use much cause I did not want it too spicy for the group I was making it for. Spread in whatever you will serve this in ( I used a low serving bowl) then topped with shredded lettuce, the tomatoes and cheese. I served with tortilla chips. I used a can of drained diced tomatoes instead of chopping up the tomatoes and it turned out great.