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Bleu Cheese Spread

25 Jan

8 oz. cream cheese, room temp
6 oz. bleu cheese
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated onion
1-2 tbsp. mayonnaise (to taste)

Mix all ingredients together, adding the mayo 1/2 tbsp at a time until mixture is creamy. Serve over crackers or use to stuff celery stalks.

This stuff was a fixture during holidays at Grandma’s. I will be the only person in my household who will eat it, and I COULDN’T BE HAPPIER.

Refried Bean Dip

25 Jan

1 32 oz can of refried beans (or two 16 oz cans! Woo! I am a Math Goddess!)
1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/2 lb prepared taco meat (browned hamburger with taco seasoning)
jalapeno slices to taste (I usually put about 8 in)
3 tbsp. of the jalapeno “juice” from the jar
two big handfuls of shredded cheddar cheese, or a jack/cheddar combo
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Heat in microwave until warm (about 5 minutes on High, stir halfway). Serve with tortilla chips, beer, and a football game or sporting event of choice. The beer is very important. Sporting event optional.