Holiday Dips and Spreads

With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years parties coming soon, here are some easy and tasty appetizer dips and spreads that are “tried and true”. I have made them all, and my friends and family love them. I hope your friends and family will too.

Layered Taco Dip

1 can refried beans

1 jar of your favorite salsa

4-6 ounces sour cream

4 ounces shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese

chopped green olives

thinly sliced green onions

In a pizza pan, spread the re-fried beans in an even layer. Next cover with sour cream. Then spread the salsa in a even layer. Sprinkle with the sliced olives, green onions, and shredded cheese.

Serve with tortilla chips or Frito’s.

Shrimp Dip

2-( 8 ounce) packages cream cheese

1 stick butter or margarine

2 cans tiny shrimp, drained

2 tablespoons sugar

1 small onion, grated

1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a small saucepan, slowly melt together the cream cheese and butter or margarine. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Chill for several hours or overnight. Serve with your favorite crackers.

Two of my Mom's Quick cream cheese appetizer.

1-( 8 ounce) Cream Cheese (at room temerature)

Grape Jelly

Place Cream Cheese on a serving plate. Spoon Grape Jelly on top (2-3 tablespoons or more if you like)

Serve with your favorite crackers.

1- (8 ounce) Cream Cheese (at room temperature)

1 can Crab flakes

¼ cup Chili Sauce

Place Cream Cheese on serving plate. Top with Chili Sauce and then sprinkle with Flaked Crab

Serve with your favorite cracker.

En joy.

The Old Guy