More Party Food Ideas

I hope everyone has recovered from their turkey comas and Black Friday shopping. The only shopping I did yesterday was at Half Price Books. I love that store.

I thought I'd post a couple more tasty appetizer recipes for your party fun today. They are both hot dips and good served with breadsticks, crackers, crostini or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Hot Chicken Dip
1 12 oz can shredded chicken (or 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken)
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz package shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
1 4 oz can diced green chilis, drained

Preheat oven to 350. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients and place in baking dish. Bake uncovered 30 minutes.

If you want your dip a little more spicy, you can add some chopped pickled jalapeno peppers. I also put more cheese on top before baking.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip
1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
12 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 cups)
12 oz shredded mozarella cheese (3 cups)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
5 slices provolone cheese

Preheat broiler. Spray a microwavable dish with cooking spray. Squeeze the thawed spinach in a towel to remove as much excess water as possible. Combine all ingredients except provolone in the dish. Mix well. Microwave on high until hot and bubbly stirring every few minutes. Top with provolone. Broil unti cheese melted and lightly browned.

This makes a lot of dip - usually more than I need for one event I put the mixture into smaller dishes and freeze for later. Just take from the freezer, microwave until hot, then top with the provolone and broil as directed.